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 Carbondale.

Please keep in mind that these airports were chosen based on their air-distance from Carbondale. 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 Carbondale.

Large Airports ...

Des Moines Intl. (DSM/KDSM)
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west southwest)
- Official website: https://www.dsmairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: DSM ICAO: KDSM
- GPS Coordinates: 41.533972, -93.663083<2>
  (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]
Eppley Airfield (OMA/KOMA)
(125 miles [201.2 km] to the west)
- Official website: https://www.flyoma.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: OMA ICAO: KOMA
- GPS Coordinates: 41.303167, -95.894056<3>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Eppley Airfield
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Eppley Airfield
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Rochester Intl. (RST/KRST)
(168 miles [270.4 km] to the north northeast)
- Official website: https://flyrst.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: RST ICAO: KRST
- GPS Coordinates: 43.908278, -92.500028<4>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Rochester International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Rochester Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Kansas City Intl. (MCI/KMCI)
(170 miles [273.6 km] to the south 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]

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

Fort Dodge Rgnl. (FOD/KFOD)
(75 miles [120.7 km] to the north northwest)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: FOD ICAO: KFOD
- GPS Coordinates: 42.551194, -94.191833<6>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Fort Dodge Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Fort Dodge Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Waterloo Rgnl. (ALO/KALO)
(87 miles [140 km] to the northeast)
- Official website: https://flyalo.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ALO ICAO: KALO
- GPS Coordinates: 42.557081, -92.400344<7>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Waterloo Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Waterloo Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID/KCID)
(94 miles [151.3 km] to the east northeast)
- Official website: https://flycid.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: CID ICAO: KCID
- GPS Coordinates: 41.886124, -91.709714<8>
- Jump to a Google Map centered on The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Mason City Muni. (MCW/KMCW)
(109 miles [175.4 km] to the north)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MCW ICAO: KMCW
- GPS Coordinates: 43.157793, -93.331261<9>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Mason City Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Mason City Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Kirksville Rgnl. (IRK/KIRK)
(114 miles [183.5 km] to the south southeast)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: IRK ICAO: KIRK
- GPS Coordinates: 40.093500, -92.544917<10>
  (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 ...

Ankeny Rgnl. (ICAO: KIKV)
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north northwest)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KIKV
- GPS Coordinates: 41.691139, -93.566500<11>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Ankeny Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Ankeny Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Newton Muni. (ICAO: KTNU)
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KTNU
- GPS Coordinates: 41.674430, -93.021729<12>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Newton Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Newton Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Ames Muni. (AMW/KAMW)
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northwest)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: AMW ICAO: KAMW
- GPS Coordinates: 41.992633, -93.621478<13>
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Ames Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Ames Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Knoxville Muni. (ICAO: KOXV)
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KOXV
- GPS Coordinates: 41.299097, -93.113743<14>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Knoxville Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Knoxville Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Continue List (7 more) ...
- Winterset - Madison Co. Airport (FAA ID: 3Y3)
  (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west southwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.362768, -94.021062<15>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Winterset - Madison County Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Winterset - Madison Co. Airport
- Pella Muni. (ICAO: KPEA)
  (31 miles [49.9 km] to the east southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KPEA
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.401222, -92.945861<16>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Pella Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Pella Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Sully Muni. (FAA ID: 8C2)
  (33 miles [53.1 km] to the east)
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.574100, -92.846600<17>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Sully Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Sully Muni.
- Boone Muni. (ICAO: KBNW)
  (36 miles [57.9 km] to the north northwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KBNW
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.049556, -93.847611<18>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Boone Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Boone Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Osceola Muni. (FAA ID: I75)
  (37 miles [59.5 km] to the south southwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.052219, -93.689662<19>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Osceola Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Osceola Muni.
- Perry Muni. (ICAO: KPRO)
  (37 miles [59.5 km] to the west northwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KPRO
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.828000, -94.159833<20>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Perry Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Perry Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Chariton Muni. (ICAO: KCNC)
  (39 miles [62.8 km] to the south)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KCNC
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.019624, -93.359680<21>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Chariton Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Chariton Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Carbondale), 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 Des Moines International Airport: Decimal: 41.53397, -93.663083 DDMMSS: 41° 32' 2", -93° 39' 47"
<3>	GPS Coordinates for Eppley Airfield: Decimal: 41.30316, -95.894056 DDMMSS: 41° 18' 11", -95° 53' 38"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Rochester International Airport: Decimal: 43.90827, -92.500028 DDMMSS: 43° 54' 29", -92° 30' 0"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Kansas City International Airport: Decimal: 39.29760, -94.713906 DDMMSS: 39° 17' 51", -94° 42' 50"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Fort Dodge Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.55119, -94.191833 DDMMSS: 42° 33' 4", -94° 11' 30"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Waterloo Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.55708, -92.400344 DDMMSS: 42° 33' 25", -92° 24' 1"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for The Eastern Iowa Airport: Decimal: 41.88612, -91.709714 DDMMSS: 41° 53' 10", -91° 42' 34"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Mason City Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.15779, -93.331261 DDMMSS: 43° 9' 28", -93° 19' 52"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Kirksville Regional Airport: Decimal: 40.09350, -92.544917 DDMMSS: 40° 5' 36", -92° 32' 41"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Ankeny Regional Airport: Decimal: 41.69113, -93.566500 DDMMSS: 41° 41' 28", -93° 33' 59"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Newton Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.67443, -93.021729 DDMMSS: 41° 40' 27", -93° 1' 18"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Ames Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.99263, -93.621478 DDMMSS: 41° 59' 33", -93° 37' 17"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Knoxville Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.29909, -93.113743 DDMMSS: 41° 17' 56", -93° 6' 49"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Winterset - Madison County Airport: Decimal: 41.36276, -94.021062 DDMMSS: 41° 21' 45", -94° 1' 15"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Pella Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.40122, -92.945861 DDMMSS: 41° 24' 4", -92° 56' 45"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for Sully Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.57410, -92.846600 DDMMSS: 41° 34' 26", -92° 50' 47"
<18>	GPS Coordinates for Boone Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.04955, -93.847611 DDMMSS: 42° 2' 58", -93° 50' 51"
<19>	GPS Coordinates for Osceola Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.05221, -93.689662 DDMMSS: 41° 3' 7", -93° 41' 22"
<20>	GPS Coordinates for Perry Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.82800, -94.159833 DDMMSS: 41° 49' 40", -94° 9' 35"
<21>	GPS Coordinates for Chariton Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.01962, -93.359680 DDMMSS: 41° 1' 10", -93° 21' 34"