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 Cherokee.

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

Large Airports ...

Eppley Airfield (OMA/KOMA)
(101 miles [162.5 km] to the south)
- Official website: https://www.flyoma.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: OMA ICAO: KOMA
- GPS Coordinates: 41.303167, -95.894056<2>
  (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]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eppley Airfield
- From Cherokee to Eppley Airfield
Des Moines Intl. (DSM/KDSM)
(128 miles [206 km] to the southeast)
- 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]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Des Moines International
- From Cherokee to Des Moines International
Rochester Intl. (RST/KRST)
(172 miles [276.8 km] to the east 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]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rochester International
- From Cherokee to Rochester International
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. (MSP/KMSP)
(187 miles [300.9 km] to the northeast)
- Official website: https://www.mspairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MSP ICAO: KMSP
- GPS Coordinates: 44.881957, -93.221766<5>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Minneapolis - Saint Paul International
- From Cherokee to Minneapolis - Saint Paul International

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

Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX/KSUX)
(48 miles [77.2 km] to the west southwest)
- Official website: https://flysux.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: SUX ICAO: KSUX
- GPS Coordinates: 42.402603, -96.384367<6>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Sioux Gateway Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Sioux Gateway Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sioux Gateway Airport
- From Cherokee to Sioux Gateway Airport
Fort Dodge Rgnl. (FOD/KFOD)
(70 miles [112.7 km] to the east)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: FOD ICAO: KFOD
- GPS Coordinates: 42.551194, -94.191833<7>
  (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]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fort Dodge Regional
- From Cherokee to Fort Dodge Regional
Joe Foss Fld. (FSD/KFSD)
(83 miles [133.6 km] to the northwest)
- Official website: https://www.sfairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: FSD ICAO: KFSD
- GPS Coordinates: 43.582013, -96.741914<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Joe Foss Field
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Joe Foss Fld.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Joe Foss Field
- From Cherokee to Joe Foss Field
Mason City Muni. (MCW/KMCW)
(115 miles [185.1 km] to the east northeast)
- 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]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mason City Municipal
- From Cherokee to Mason City Municipal

General Aviation Airports ...

Cherokee County Rgnl. (ICAO: KCKP)
(Less than 2 miles to the south)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KCKP
- GPS Coordinates: 42.731222, -95.556083<10>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Cherokee County Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Cherokee County Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cherokee County Regional
- From Cherokee to Cherokee County Regional
Paullina Muni. (FAA ID: 1Y9)
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northwest)
- GPS Coordinates: 42.987889, -95.664472<11>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Paullina Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Paullina Muni.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Paullina Municipal
- From Cherokee to Paullina Municipal
Storm Lake Muni. (ICAO: KSLB)
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KSLB
- GPS Coordinates: 42.597250, -95.240667<12>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Storm Lake Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Storm Lake Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Storm Lake Municipal
- From Cherokee to Storm Lake Municipal
Lambert Fechter Muni.
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
- GPS Coordinates: 43.162473, -95.466951<13>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Lambert Fechter Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Lambert Fechter Muni.
Continue List (5 more) ...
- Ida Grove Muni. (FAA ID: IDG)
  (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.332598, -95.444888<14>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Ida Grove Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Ida Grove Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Ida Grove Municipal
  - From Cherokee to Ida Grove Municipal
- Orange City Muni. (ICAO: KORC)
  (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KORC
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.989582, -96.062743<15>
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Orange City Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Orange City Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Orange City Municipal
  - From Cherokee to Orange City Municipal
- Le Mars Muni. (ICAO: KLRJ)
  (32 miles [51.5 km] to the west)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KLRJ
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.777944, -96.193694<16>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Le Mars Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Le Mars Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Le Mars Municipal
  - From Cherokee to Le Mars Municipal
- Spencer Muni. (SPW/KSPW)
  (33 miles [53.1 km] to the north northeast)
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: SPW ICAO: KSPW
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.165528, -95.202806<17>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Spencer Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Spencer Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Spencer Municipal
  - From Cherokee to Spencer Municipal
- Sheldon Muni. (ICAO: KSHL)
  (34 miles [54.7 km] to the north northwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KSHL
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.208389, -95.833417<18>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Sheldon Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Sheldon Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Sheldon Municipal
  - From Cherokee to Sheldon Municipal

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Cherokee), 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 Eppley Airfield: Decimal: 41.30316, -95.894056 DDMMSS: 41° 18' 11", -95° 53' 38"
<3>	GPS Coordinates for Des Moines International Airport: Decimal: 41.53397, -93.663083 DDMMSS: 41° 32' 2", -93° 39' 47"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Rochester International Airport: Decimal: 43.90827, -92.500028 DDMMSS: 43° 54' 29", -92° 30' 0"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport: Decimal: 44.88195, -93.221766 DDMMSS: 44° 52' 55", -93° 13' 18"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Sioux Gateway Airport: Decimal: 42.40260, -96.384367 DDMMSS: 42° 24' 9", -96° 23' 3"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Fort Dodge Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.55119, -94.191833 DDMMSS: 42° 33' 4", -94° 11' 30"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Joe Foss Field: Decimal: 43.58201, -96.741914 DDMMSS: 43° 34' 55", -96° 44' 30"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Mason City Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.15779, -93.331261 DDMMSS: 43° 9' 28", -93° 19' 52"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Cherokee County Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.73122, -95.556083 DDMMSS: 42° 43' 52", -95° 33' 21"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Paullina Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.98788, -95.664472 DDMMSS: 42° 59' 16", -95° 39' 52"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Storm Lake Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.59725, -95.240667 DDMMSS: 42° 35' 50", -95° 14' 26"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Lambert Fechter Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.16247, -95.466951 DDMMSS: 43° 9' 44", -95° 28' 1"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Ida Grove Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.33259, -95.444888 DDMMSS: 42° 19' 57", -95° 26' 41"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Orange City Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.98958, -96.062743 DDMMSS: 42° 59' 22", -96° 3' 45"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Le Mars Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.77794, -96.193694 DDMMSS: 42° 46' 40", -96° 11' 37"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for Spencer Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.16552, -95.202806 DDMMSS: 43° 9' 55", -95° 12' 10"
<18>	GPS Coordinates for Sheldon Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.20838, -95.833417 DDMMSS: 43° 12' 30", -95° 50' 0"