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Nearest Airport to Mason City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mason City is Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 184 km away.

Closest airport MCW Mason City Municipal Airport 10 km · 6 mi · ~11 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 184 km · 114 mi · ~3 h 17 min by car

Airports near Mason City

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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 10 km6 mi · ~11 min
  2. 2
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
  3. 3
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  4. 4
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  5. 5
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  6. 6
    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 176 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
  8. 8
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 187 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min
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    Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flag of United StatesMinneapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MSP 192 km119 mi · ~3 h 26 min
  10. 10
    Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field Flag of United StatesSaint Paul, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STP 198 km123 mi · ~3 h 33 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mason City?

The nearest airport to Mason City is Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 184 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mason City?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 184 km from Mason City in a straight line — roughly 3 h 17 min by car.

What other airports are near Mason City?

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 49 km, Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 93 km and Rochester International Airport (RST) — 101 km.

How long does it take to get from Mason City to Mason City Municipal Airport?

About 11 min by car for the 10 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.