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Nearest Airport to Rockwell City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Rockwell City is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 40 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 125 km away.

Closest airport FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport 40 km · 25 mi · ~43 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 125 km · 78 mi · ~2 h 14 min by car

Airports near Rockwell City

  1. 1
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
  2. 2
    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
  3. 3
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 136 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  4. 4
    Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field Flag of United StatesSioux City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SUX 144 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min
  5. 5
    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 160 km99 mi · ~2 h 52 min
  6. 6
    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min
  7. 7
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min
  8. 8
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
  9. 9
    Sioux Falls Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSioux Falls, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FSD 217 km135 mi · ~3 h 52 min
  10. 10
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 231 km144 mi · ~4 h 07 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Rockwell City?

The nearest airport to Rockwell City is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 40 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 125 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Rockwell City?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 125 km from Rockwell City in a straight line — roughly 2 h 14 min by car.

What other airports are near Rockwell City?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) — 125 km, Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 136 km and Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) — 144 km.

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

About 43 min by car for the 40 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.