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 Dinsdale.

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

Large Airports ...

Des Moines Intl. (DSM/KDSM)
(76 miles [122.3 km] to the 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]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Des Moines International
- From Dinsdale to Des Moines International
Rochester Intl. (RST/KRST)
(113 miles [181.9 km] to the north)
- Official website: https://flyrst.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: RST ICAO: KRST
- GPS Coordinates: 43.908278, -92.500028<3>
  (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 Dinsdale to Rochester International
Dane County Rgnl. (MSN/KMSN)
(173 miles [278.4 km] to the east northeast)
- Official website: https://www.msnairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MSN ICAO: KMSN
- GPS Coordinates: 43.139858, -89.337514<4>
  (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]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dane County Regional
- From Dinsdale to Dane County Regional
Rockford Intl. (RFD/KRFD)
(176 miles [283.2 km] to the east)
- Official website: https://www.flyrfd.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: RFD ICAO: KRFD
- GPS Coordinates: 42.195361, -89.097222<5>
  (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]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chicago / Rockford International
- From Dinsdale to Chicago / Rockford International
Eppley Airfield (OMA/KOMA)
(184 miles [296.1 km] to the west southwest)
- Official website: https://www.flyoma.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: OMA ICAO: KOMA
- GPS Coordinates: 41.303167, -95.894056<6>
  (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 Dinsdale to Eppley Airfield
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. (MSP/KMSP)
(184 miles [296.1 km] to the north)
- Official website: https://www.mspairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MSP ICAO: KMSP
- GPS Coordinates: 44.881957, -93.221766<7>
  (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 Dinsdale to Minneapolis - Saint Paul International

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

Waterloo Rgnl. (ALO/KALO)
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast)
- Official website: https://flyalo.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ALO ICAO: KALO
- GPS Coordinates: 42.557081, -92.400344<8>
  (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]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Waterloo Regional
- From Dinsdale to Waterloo Regional
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID/KCID)
(49 miles [78.9 km] to the east southeast)
- Official website: https://flycid.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: CID ICAO: KCID
- GPS Coordinates: 41.886124, -91.709714<9>
- 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]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eastern Iowa Airport
- From Dinsdale to Eastern Iowa Airport
Mason City Muni. (MCW/KMCW)
(73 miles [117.5 km] to the north northwest)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MCW ICAO: KMCW
- GPS Coordinates: 43.157793, -93.331261<10>
  (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 Dinsdale to Mason City Municipal
Fort Dodge Rgnl. (FOD/KFOD)
(86 miles [138.4 km] to the west northwest)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: FOD ICAO: KFOD
- GPS Coordinates: 42.551194, -94.191833<11>
  (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 Dinsdale to Fort Dodge Regional
Dubuque Rgnl. (DBQ/KDBQ)
(94 miles [151.3 km] to the east)
- Official website: https://www.flydbq.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: DBQ ICAO: KDBQ
- GPS Coordinates: 42.402000, -90.709472<12>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Dubuque Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Dubuque Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dubuque Regional
- From Dinsdale to Dubuque Regional

General Aviation Airports ...

Traer Muni. (FAA ID: 8C6)
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 42.199156, -92.457969<13>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Traer Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Traer Muni.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Traer Municipal
- From Dinsdale to Traer Municipal
Grundy Center Muni. (FAA ID: 6K7)
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west northwest)
- GPS Coordinates: 42.350816, -92.843533<14>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Grundy Center Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Grundy Center Muni.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grundy Center Municipal
- From Dinsdale to Grundy Center Municipal
Toledo Muni. (FAA ID: 8C5)
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)
- GPS Coordinates: 41.989418, -92.548013<15>
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Toledo Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Toledo Muni.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Toledo Municipal
- From Dinsdale to Toledo Municipal
Marshalltown Muni. (ICAO: KMIW)
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KMIW
- GPS Coordinates: 42.112726, -92.917788<16>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Marshalltown Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Marshalltown Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Marshalltown Municipal
- From Dinsdale to Marshalltown Municipal
Continue List (6 more) ...
- Vinton Veterans Meml. Airpark (ICAO: KVTI)
  (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KVTI
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.218639, -92.025917<17>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Vinton Veterans Meml. Airpark
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark
  - From Dinsdale to Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark
- Belle Plaine Muni. (FAA ID: TZT)
  (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.878778, -92.284569<18>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Belle Plaine Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Belle Plaine Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Belle Plaine Municipal
  - From Dinsdale to Belle Plaine Municipal
- Eldora Muni. (FAA ID: 6C0)
  (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.330389, -93.114278<19>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Eldora Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Eldora Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Eldora Municipal
  - From Dinsdale to Eldora Municipal
- Ackley Muni. (FAA ID: 4C7)
  (31 miles [49.9 km] to the northwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.547444, -93.033417<20>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Ackley Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Ackley Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Ackley Municipal
  - From Dinsdale to Ackley Municipal
- Independence Muni. (ICAO: KIIB)
  (33 miles [53.1 km] to the east northeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KIIB
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.456878, -91.947664<21>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Independence Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Independence Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Independence Municipal
  - From Dinsdale to Independence Municipal
- Waverly Muni. (FAA ID: C25)
  (33 miles [53.1 km] to the north)
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.741953, -92.507935<22>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Waverly Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Waverly Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Waverly Municipal
  - From Dinsdale to Waverly Municipal

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Dinsdale), 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 Rochester International Airport: Decimal: 43.90827, -92.500028 DDMMSS: 43° 54' 29", -92° 30' 0"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Dane County Regional Airport: Decimal: 43.13985, -89.337514 DDMMSS: 43° 8' 23", -89° 20' 15"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Rockford International Airport: Decimal: 42.19536, -89.097222 DDMMSS: 42° 11' 43", -89° 5' 49"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Eppley Airfield: Decimal: 41.30316, -95.894056 DDMMSS: 41° 18' 11", -95° 53' 38"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport: Decimal: 44.88195, -93.221766 DDMMSS: 44° 52' 55", -93° 13' 18"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Waterloo Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.55708, -92.400344 DDMMSS: 42° 33' 25", -92° 24' 1"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for The Eastern Iowa Airport: Decimal: 41.88612, -91.709714 DDMMSS: 41° 53' 10", -91° 42' 34"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Mason City Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.15779, -93.331261 DDMMSS: 43° 9' 28", -93° 19' 52"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Fort Dodge Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.55119, -94.191833 DDMMSS: 42° 33' 4", -94° 11' 30"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Dubuque Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.40200, -90.709472 DDMMSS: 42° 24' 7", -90° 42' 34"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Traer Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.19915, -92.457969 DDMMSS: 42° 11' 56", -92° 27' 28"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Grundy Center Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.35081, -92.843533 DDMMSS: 42° 21' 2", -92° 50' 36"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Toledo Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.98941, -92.548013 DDMMSS: 41° 59' 21", -92° 32' 52"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Marshalltown Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.11272, -92.917788 DDMMSS: 42° 6' 45", -92° 55' 4"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark: Decimal: 42.21863, -92.025917 DDMMSS: 42° 13' 7", -92° 1' 33"
<18>	GPS Coordinates for Belle Plaine Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.87877, -92.284569 DDMMSS: 41° 52' 43", -92° 17' 4"
<19>	GPS Coordinates for Eldora Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.33038, -93.114278 DDMMSS: 42° 19' 49", -93° 6' 51"
<20>	GPS Coordinates for Ackley Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.54744, -93.033417 DDMMSS: 42° 32' 50", -93° 2' 0"
<21>	GPS Coordinates for Independence Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.45687, -91.947664 DDMMSS: 42° 27' 24", -91° 56' 51"
<22>	GPS Coordinates for Waverly Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.74195, -92.507935 DDMMSS: 42° 44' 31", -92° 30' 28"