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Nearest Airport to Tama: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Tama is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 67 km (42 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 102 km away.

Closest airport ALO Waterloo Regional Airport 67 km · 42 mi · ~1 h 12 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 102 km · 63 mi · ~1 h 49 min by car

Airports near Tama

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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
  2. 2
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  3. 3
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  5. 5
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  6. 6
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
  7. 7
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
  8. 8
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
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    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min
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    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 181 km113 mi · ~3 h 14 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Tama?

The nearest airport to Tama is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 67 km (42 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 102 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Tama?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 102 km from Tama in a straight line — roughly 1 h 49 min by car.

What other airports are near Tama?

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 72 km, Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 96 km and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) — 102 km.

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

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