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Nearest Airport to Melcher-Dallas: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Melcher-Dallas is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 49 km (30 mi) away.

Closest airport DSM Des Moines International Airport 49 km · 30 mi · ~52 min by car

Airports near Melcher-Dallas

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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min
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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 55 min
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    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
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    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
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    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 47 min
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    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 214 km133 mi · ~3 h 50 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 215 km134 mi · ~3 h 51 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Melcher-Dallas?

The nearest airport to Melcher-Dallas is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 49 km (30 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Melcher-Dallas?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 49 km from Melcher-Dallas in a straight line — roughly 52 min by car.

What other airports are near Melcher-Dallas?

Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 68 km, Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) — 139 km and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 147 km.

How long does it take to get from Melcher-Dallas to Des Moines International Airport?

About 52 min by car for the 49 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.