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Nearest Airport to Palo: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Palo is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 21 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 165 km away.

Closest airport CID The Eastern Iowa Airport 21 km · 13 mi · ~23 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 165 km · 103 mi · ~2 h 57 min by car

Airports near Palo

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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
  2. 2
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  3. 3
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  4. 4
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 120 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
  5. 5
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  6. 6
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
  7. 7
    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
  9. 9
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 07 min
  10. 10
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 204 km127 mi · ~3 h 39 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Palo?

The nearest airport to Palo is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 21 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 165 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Palo?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 165 km from Palo in a straight line — roughly 2 h 57 min by car.

What other airports are near Palo?

Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 74 km, Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) — 97 km and Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 120 km.

How long does it take to get from Palo to The Eastern Iowa Airport?

About 23 min by car for the 21 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.