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Nearest Airport to State Center: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to State Center is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 67 km (42 mi) away.

Closest airport DSM Des Moines International Airport 67 km · 42 mi · ~1 h 12 min by car

Airports near State Center

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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  4. 4
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  5. 5
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 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 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 128 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 207 km128 mi · ~3 h 41 min
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    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 217 km135 mi · ~3 h 53 min
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    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 218 km136 mi · ~3 h 54 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to State Center?

The nearest airport to State Center is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 67 km (42 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to State Center?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 67 km from State Center in a straight line — roughly 1 h 12 min by car.

What other airports are near State Center?

Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 87 km, Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 103 km and Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 117 km.

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

About 1 h 12 min by car for the 67 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.