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Nearest Airport to Oelwein: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Oelwein is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 42 km (26 mi) away.

Closest airport ALO Waterloo Regional Airport 42 km · 26 mi · ~45 min by car

Airports near Oelwein

  1. 1
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
  2. 2
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  3. 3
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  4. 4
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  5. 5
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  6. 6
    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 144 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
  7. 7
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
  8. 8
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min
  9. 9
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min
  10. 10
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 187 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Oelwein?

The nearest airport to Oelwein is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 42 km (26 mi) away.

What other airports are near Oelwein?

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 72 km, The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 89 km and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) — 103 km.

How long does it take to get from Oelwein to Waterloo Regional Airport?

About 45 min by car for the 42 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.