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Nearest Airport to Slater: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Slater is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 38 km (24 mi) away.

Closest airport DSM Des Moines International Airport 38 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car

Airports near Slater

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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  2. 2
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 32 min
  3. 3
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
  4. 4
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  5. 5
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
  6. 6
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
  7. 7
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 min
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    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min
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    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 204 km127 mi · ~3 h 39 min
  10. 10
    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 220 km137 mi · ~3 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Slater?

The nearest airport to Slater is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 38 km (24 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Slater?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 38 km from Slater in a straight line — roughly 41 min by car.

What other airports are near Slater?

Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 86 km, Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 130 km and Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 134 km.

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

About 41 min by car for the 38 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.