Nearby Airports

Introduction ...

When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<1> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Buena Vista.

Please keep in mind that these airports were chosen based on their air-distance from Buena Vista. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.

For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.

Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Buena Vista.

Large Airports ...

Lambert - St. Louis Intl. (STL/KSTL)
(126 miles [202.8 km] to the south southeast)
- Official website: https://www.flystl.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: STL ICAO: KSTL
- GPS Coordinates: 38.748697, -90.370029<2>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Lambert - Saint Louis International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Lambert - St. Louis Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Des Moines Intl. (DSM/KDSM)
(140 miles [225.3 km] to the northwest)
- Official website: https://www.dsmairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: DSM ICAO: KDSM
- GPS Coordinates: 41.533972, -93.663083<3>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Des Moines International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Des Moines Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Rockford Intl. (RFD/KRFD)
(174 miles [280 km] to the northeast)
- Official website: https://www.flyrfd.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: RFD ICAO: KRFD
- GPS Coordinates: 42.195361, -89.097222<4>
  (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Rockford International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Rockford Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Kansas City Intl. (MCI/KMCI)
(189 miles [304.2 km] to the west southwest)
- Official website: https://www.flykci.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MCI ICAO: KMCI
- GPS Coordinates: 39.297605, -94.713906<5>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Kansas City International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Kansas City Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
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- O'Hare Intl. (ORD/KORD)
  (213 miles [342.8 km] to the east northeast)
  - Official website: https://www.flychicago.com/ohare/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: ORD ICAO: KORD
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.981649, -87.906671<6>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on O'Hare International Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for O'Hare Intl.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Midway Intl. (MDW/KMDW)
  (214 miles [344.4 km] to the east northeast)
  - Official website: https://www.flychicago.com/midway/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: MDW ICAO: KMDW
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.785972, -87.752417<7>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Midway International Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Midway Intl.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Dane County Rgnl. (MSN/KMSN)
  (218 miles [350.8 km] to the north northeast)
  - Official website: https://www.msnairport.com/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: MSN ICAO: KMSN
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.139858, -89.337514<8>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Dane County Regional Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Dane County Rgnl.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]

Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service ...

Southeast Iowa Rgnl. (BRL/KBRL)
(31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: BRL ICAO: KBRL
- GPS Coordinates: 40.783225, -91.125506<9>
  (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Southeast Iowa Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Quincy Rgnl. (UIN/KUIN)
(33 miles [53.1 km] to the south southeast)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: UIN ICAO: KUIN
- GPS Coordinates: 39.942853, -91.194584<10>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Quincy Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Quincy Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Kirksville Rgnl. (IRK/KIRK)
(61 miles [98.2 km] to the west southwest)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: IRK ICAO: KIRK
- GPS Coordinates: 40.093500, -92.544917<11>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Kirksville Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Kirksville Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]

General Aviation Airports ...

Keokuk Muni. (ICAO: KEOK)
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KEOK
- GPS Coordinates: 40.460158, -91.427543<12>
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Keokuk Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Keokuk Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Kahoka Muni. (FAA ID: 0H7)
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
- GPS Coordinates: 40.421722, -91.706667<13>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Kahoka Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Kahoka Muni.
Fort Madison Muni. (ICAO: KFSW)
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KFSW
- GPS Coordinates: 40.659069, -91.327751<14>
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Fort Madison Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Fort Madison Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Lewis County Rgnl. (FAA ID: 6M6)
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
- GPS Coordinates: 40.129167, -91.678333<15>
  (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Lewis County Regional Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Lewis County Rgnl.
Burlington Muni.
(31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 40.782835, -91.122247<16>
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Burlington Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Burlington Muni.
Howard Airport (FAA ID: MO82)
(32 miles [51.5 km] to the west)
- GPS Coordinates: 40.406670, -92.056329<17>
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Howard Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Howard Airport

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Buena Vista), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.
<2>	GPS Coordinates for Lambert - Saint Louis International Airport: Decimal: 38.74869, -90.370029 DDMMSS: 38° 44' 55", -90° 22' 12"
<3>	GPS Coordinates for Des Moines International Airport: Decimal: 41.53397, -93.663083 DDMMSS: 41° 32' 2", -93° 39' 47"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Rockford International Airport: Decimal: 42.19536, -89.097222 DDMMSS: 42° 11' 43", -89° 5' 49"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Kansas City International Airport: Decimal: 39.29760, -94.713906 DDMMSS: 39° 17' 51", -94° 42' 50"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for O'Hare International Airport: Decimal: 41.98164, -87.906671 DDMMSS: 41° 58' 53", -87° 54' 24"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Midway International Airport: Decimal: 41.78597, -87.752417 DDMMSS: 41° 47' 9", -87° 45' 8"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Dane County Regional Airport: Decimal: 43.13985, -89.337514 DDMMSS: 43° 8' 23", -89° 20' 15"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Southeast Iowa Regional Airport: Decimal: 40.78322, -91.125506 DDMMSS: 40° 46' 59", -91° 7' 31"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Quincy Regional Airport: Decimal: 39.94285, -91.194584 DDMMSS: 39° 56' 34", -91° 11' 40"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Kirksville Regional Airport: Decimal: 40.09350, -92.544917 DDMMSS: 40° 5' 36", -92° 32' 41"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Keokuk Municipal Airport: Decimal: 40.46015, -91.427543 DDMMSS: 40° 27' 36", -91° 25' 39"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Kahoka Municipal Airport: Decimal: 40.42172, -91.706667 DDMMSS: 40° 25' 18", -91° 42' 24"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Fort Madison Municipal Airport: Decimal: 40.65906, -91.327751 DDMMSS: 40° 39' 32", -91° 19' 39"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Lewis County Regional Airport: Decimal: 40.12916, -91.678333 DDMMSS: 40° 7' 44", -91° 40' 41"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Burlington Municipal Airport: Decimal: 40.78283, -91.122247 DDMMSS: 40° 46' 58", -91° 7' 20"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for Howard Airport: Decimal: 40.40667, -92.056329 DDMMSS: 40° 24' 24", -92° 3' 22"