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Nearest Airport to Oakland: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Oakland is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 61 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 118 km away.

Closest airport FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport 61 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 06 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 118 km · 73 mi · ~2 h 06 min by car

Airports near Oakland

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    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  2. 2
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 10 min
  3. 3
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
  4. 4
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
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    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
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    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 225 km140 mi · ~4 h 01 min
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    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 228 km142 mi · ~4 h 05 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Oakland?

The nearest airport to Oakland is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 61 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 118 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Oakland?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 118 km from Oakland in a straight line — roughly 2 h 06 min by car.

What other airports are near Oakland?

Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 65 km, Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 85 km and Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 87 km.

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

About 1 h 06 min by car for the 61 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.