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Nearest Airport to Prairie City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Prairie City is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 36 km (22 mi) away.

Closest airport DSM Des Moines International Airport 36 km · 22 mi · ~38 min by car

Airports near Prairie City

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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  4. 4
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
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    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 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 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 04 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min
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    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 198 km123 mi · ~3 h 33 min
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    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 224 km139 mi · ~4 h 00 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Prairie City?

The nearest airport to Prairie City is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 36 km (22 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Prairie City?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 36 km from Prairie City in a straight line — roughly 38 min by car.

What other airports are near Prairie City?

Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 85 km, Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 127 km and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 130 km.

How long does it take to get from Prairie City to Des Moines International Airport?

About 38 min by car for the 36 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.