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 Dixie.

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

Large Airports ...

Rochester Intl. (RST/KRST)
(50 miles [80.5 km] to the north northeast)
- Official website: https://flyrst.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: RST ICAO: KRST
- GPS Coordinates: 43.908278, -92.500028<2>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Rochester International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
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- Current Airport Weather for Rochester Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. (MSP/KMSP)
(111 miles [178.6 km] to the north)
- Official website: https://www.mspairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MSP ICAO: KMSP
- GPS Coordinates: 44.881957, -93.221766<3>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
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- Current Airport Weather for Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Des Moines Intl. (DSM/KDSM)
(124 miles [199.6 km] to the south southwest)
- Official website: https://www.dsmairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: DSM ICAO: KDSM
- GPS Coordinates: 41.533972, -93.663083<4>
  (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:
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Dane County Rgnl. (MSN/KMSN)
(184 miles [296.1 km] to the east)
- Official website: https://www.msnairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MSN ICAO: KMSN
- GPS Coordinates: 43.139858, -89.337514<5>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Dane County Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
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- Current Airport Weather for Dane County Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
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Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA/KCWA)
(195 miles [313.8 km] to the east northeast)
- Official website: https://www.fly-cwa.org/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: CWA ICAO: KCWA
- GPS Coordinates: 44.777624, -89.666778<6>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Central Wisconsin Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
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- Current Airport Weather for Central Wisconsin Airport
- Additional airport information:
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Eppley Airfield (OMA/KOMA)
(200 miles [321.9 km] to the southwest)
- Official website: https://www.flyoma.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: OMA ICAO: KOMA
- GPS Coordinates: 41.303167, -95.894056<7>
  (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]

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

Mason City Muni. (MCW/KMCW)
(18 miles [29 km] to the west southwest)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MCW ICAO: KMCW
- GPS Coordinates: 43.157793, -93.331261<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Mason City Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
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- Current Airport Weather for Mason City Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Waterloo Rgnl. (ALO/KALO)
(57 miles [91.7 km] to the south southeast)
- Official website: https://flyalo.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ALO ICAO: KALO
- GPS Coordinates: 42.557081, -92.400344<9>
  (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]
Fort Dodge Rgnl. (FOD/KFOD)
(78 miles [125.5 km] to the southwest)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: FOD ICAO: KFOD
- GPS Coordinates: 42.551194, -94.191833<10>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Fort Dodge Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
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- Current Airport Weather for Fort Dodge Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
La Crosse Muni. (LSE/KLSE)
(96 miles [154.5 km] to the east northeast)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: LSE ICAO: KLSE
- GPS Coordinates: 43.879266, -91.256638<11>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on La Crosse Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for La Crosse Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]

General Aviation Airports ...

Osage Muni. (FAA ID: D02)
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
- GPS Coordinates: 43.292333, -92.795611<12>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Osage Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Osage Muni.
Northwood Muni. (FAA ID: 5D2)
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
- GPS Coordinates: 43.448289, -93.201870<13>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Northwood Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Northwood Muni.
Charles City Muni.
(23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 43.072473, -92.610742<14>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Charles City Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Charles City Muni.
Northeast Iowa Rgnl. (ICAO: KCCY)
(23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KCCY
- GPS Coordinates: 43.072609, -92.610778<15>
  (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Northeast Iowa Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Northeast Iowa Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Continue List (6 more) ...
- Austin Muni. (ICAO: KAUM)
  (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KAUM
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.662639, -92.932917<16>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Austin Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Austin Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Lake Mills Muni. (FAA ID: 0Y6)
  (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.413667, -93.511750<17>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Lake Mills Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Lake Mills Muni.
- Forest City Muni. (FAA ID: FXY)
  (31 miles [49.9 km] to the west)
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.234757, -93.624104<18>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Forest City Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Forest City Muni.
- Garner Muni.
  (33 miles [53.1 km] to the west southwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.115793, -93.622435<19>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Garner Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Garner Muni.
- Albert Lea Muni. (ICAO: KAEL)
  (34 miles [54.7 km] to the north northwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KAEL
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.681528, -93.367250<20>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Albert Lea Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Albert Lea Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- New Hampton Muni. (FAA ID: 1Y5)
  (35 miles [56.3 km] to the east southeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.087196, -92.343232<21>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on New Hampton Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for New Hampton Muni.

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Dixie), 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 Rochester International Airport: Decimal: 43.90827, -92.500028 DDMMSS: 43° 54' 29", -92° 30' 0"
<3>	GPS Coordinates for Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport: Decimal: 44.88195, -93.221766 DDMMSS: 44° 52' 55", -93° 13' 18"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Des Moines International Airport: Decimal: 41.53397, -93.663083 DDMMSS: 41° 32' 2", -93° 39' 47"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Dane County Regional Airport: Decimal: 43.13985, -89.337514 DDMMSS: 43° 8' 23", -89° 20' 15"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Central Wisconsin Airport: Decimal: 44.77762, -89.666778 DDMMSS: 44° 46' 39", -89° 40' 0"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Eppley Airfield: Decimal: 41.30316, -95.894056 DDMMSS: 41° 18' 11", -95° 53' 38"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Mason City Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.15779, -93.331261 DDMMSS: 43° 9' 28", -93° 19' 52"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Waterloo Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.55708, -92.400344 DDMMSS: 42° 33' 25", -92° 24' 1"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Fort Dodge Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.55119, -94.191833 DDMMSS: 42° 33' 4", -94° 11' 30"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for La Crosse Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.87926, -91.256638 DDMMSS: 43° 52' 45", -91° 15' 23"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Osage Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.29233, -92.795611 DDMMSS: 43° 17' 32", -92° 47' 44"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Northwood Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.44828, -93.201870 DDMMSS: 43° 26' 53", -93° 12' 6"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Charles City Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.07247, -92.610742 DDMMSS: 43° 4' 20", -92° 36' 38"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Northeast Iowa Regional Airport: Decimal: 43.07260, -92.610778 DDMMSS: 43° 4' 21", -92° 36' 38"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Austin Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.66263, -92.932917 DDMMSS: 43° 39' 45", -92° 55' 58"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for Lake Mills Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.41366, -93.511750 DDMMSS: 43° 24' 49", -93° 30' 42"
<18>	GPS Coordinates for Forest City Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.23475, -93.624104 DDMMSS: 43° 14' 5", -93° 37' 26"
<19>	GPS Coordinates for Garner Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.11579, -93.622435 DDMMSS: 43° 6' 56", -93° 37' 20"
<20>	GPS Coordinates for Albert Lea Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.68152, -93.367250 DDMMSS: 43° 40' 53", -93° 22' 2"
<21>	GPS Coordinates for New Hampton Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.08719, -92.343232 DDMMSS: 43° 5' 13", -92° 20' 35"