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Nearest Airport to Van Meter: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Van Meter is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 25 km (15 mi) away.

Closest airport DSM Des Moines International Airport 25 km · 15 mi · ~27 min by car

Airports near Van Meter

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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 25 km15 mi · ~27 min
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    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 03 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
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    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 55 min
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    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 170 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 04 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 22 min
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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min
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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 199 km124 mi · ~3 h 33 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 204 km127 mi · ~3 h 38 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Van Meter?

The nearest airport to Van Meter is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 25 km (15 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Van Meter?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 25 km from Van Meter in a straight line — roughly 27 min by car.

What other airports are near Van Meter?

Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 115 km, Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 134 km and Eppley Airfield (OMA) — 164 km.

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

About 27 min by car for the 25 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.