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Nearest Airport to Shell Rock: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Shell Rock is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 23 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 158 km away.

Closest airport ALO Waterloo Regional Airport 23 km · 14 mi · ~24 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 158 km · 98 mi · ~2 h 49 min by car

Airports near Shell Rock

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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 23 km14 mi · ~24 min
  2. 2
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
  3. 3
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  4. 4
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  5. 5
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 133 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  6. 6
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  7. 7
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 157 km98 mi · ~2 h 48 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
  9. 9
    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
  10. 10
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 11 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Shell Rock?

The nearest airport to Shell Rock is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 23 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 158 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Shell Rock?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 158 km from Shell Rock in a straight line — roughly 2 h 49 min by car.

What other airports are near Shell Rock?

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 40 km, Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 79 km and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 116 km.

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

About 24 min by car for the 23 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.