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Nearest Airport to West Des Moines: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to West Des Moines is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 6.6 km (4 mi) away.

Closest airport DSM Des Moines International Airport 6.6 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car

Airports near West Des Moines

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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 6.6 km4 mi · ~7 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 04 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 154 km95 mi · ~2 h 45 min
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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min
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    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 184 km115 mi · ~3 h 18 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 189 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min
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    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 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 192 km119 mi · ~3 h 26 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to West Des Moines?

The nearest airport to West Des Moines is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 6.6 km (4 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to West Des Moines?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 6.6 km from West Des Moines in a straight line — roughly 7 min by car.

What other airports are near West Des Moines?

Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 115 km, Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 118 km and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 154 km.

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

About 7 min by car for the 6.6 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.