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Nearest Airport to Manson: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Manson is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 28 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 132 km away.

Closest airport FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport 28 km · 18 mi · ~30 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 132 km · 82 mi · ~2 h 22 min by car

Airports near Manson

  1. 1
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 28 km18 mi · ~30 min
  2. 2
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
  3. 3
    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  4. 4
    Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field Flag of United StatesSioux City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SUX 152 km95 mi · ~2 h 43 min
  5. 5
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 168 km104 mi · ~3 h 00 min
  6. 6
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 07 min
  7. 7
    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 min
  8. 8
    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 194 km120 mi · ~3 h 28 min
  9. 9
    Sioux Falls Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSioux Falls, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FSD 214 km133 mi · ~3 h 50 min
  10. 10
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 225 km140 mi · ~4 h 01 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Manson; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Manson?

The nearest airport to Manson is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 28 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 132 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Manson?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 132 km from Manson in a straight line — roughly 2 h 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Manson?

Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 121 km, Des Moines International Airport (DSM) — 132 km and Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) — 152 km.

How long does it take to get from Manson to Fort Dodge Regional Airport?

About 30 min by car for the 28 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.