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Nearest Airport to Wells: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Wells is Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW), about 73 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 132 km away.

Closest airport MCW Mason City Municipal Airport 73 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 18 min by car
Closest international MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 132 km · 82 mi · ~2 h 22 min by car

Airports near Wells

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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  2. 2
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  3. 3
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
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    Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flag of United StatesMinneapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MSP 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  5. 5
    Hutchinson Health Heliport Flag of United StatesHutchinson, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    — 136 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  6. 6
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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    Redwood Falls Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRedwood Falls, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RWF 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
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    Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field Flag of United StatesSaint Paul, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STP 142 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
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    New Richmond Regional Airport Flag of United StatesNew Richmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RNH 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Wells?

The nearest airport to Wells is Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW), about 73 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 132 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Wells?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 132 km from Wells in a straight line — roughly 2 h 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Wells?

Rochester International Airport (RST) — 100 km, Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 117 km and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) — 132 km.

How long does it take to get from Wells to Mason City Municipal Airport?

About 1 h 18 min by car for the 73 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.