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 Pilot Rock.

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

Large Airports ...

Rochester Intl. (RST/KRST)
(80 miles [128.7 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:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Rochester Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Des Moines Intl. (DSM/KDSM)
(95 miles [152.9 km] to the south southwest)
- 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]

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

Waterloo Rgnl. (ALO/KALO)
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
- Official website: https://flyalo.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ALO ICAO: KALO
- GPS Coordinates: 42.557081, -92.400344<4>
  (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]
Mason City Muni. (MCW/KMCW)
(35 miles [56.3 km] to the northwest)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MCW ICAO: KMCW
- GPS Coordinates: 43.157793, -93.331261<5>
  (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]
Fort Dodge Rgnl. (FOD/KFOD)
(69 miles [111 km] to the west southwest)
- 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]
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID/KCID)
(84 miles [135.2 km] to the southeast)
- Official website: https://flycid.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: CID ICAO: KCID
- GPS Coordinates: 41.886124, -91.709714<7>
- 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]

General Aviation Airports ...

Allsion Muni. (FAA ID: K98)
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east southeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 42.763865, -92.804361<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Allsion Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Allsion Muni.
Waverly Muni. (FAA ID: C25)
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
- GPS Coordinates: 42.741953, -92.507935<9>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Waverly Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Waverly Muni.
Ackley Muni. (FAA ID: 4C7)
(18 miles [29 km] to the south southwest)
- GPS Coordinates: 42.547444, -93.033417<10>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Ackley Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Ackley Muni.
Hampton Muni. (FAA ID: HPT)
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
- GPS Coordinates: 42.723724, -93.226341<11>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Hampton Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Hampton Muni.
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- Charles City Muni.
  (23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.072473, -92.610742<12>
    (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 north northeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KCCY
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.072609, -92.610778<13>
    (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]
- Iowa Falls Muni. (ICAO: KIFA)
  (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KIFA
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.470786, -93.269954<14>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Iowa Falls Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Iowa Falls Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Grundy Center Muni. (FAA ID: 6K7)
  (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.350816, -92.843533<15>
    (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.
- Eldora Muni. (FAA ID: 6C0)
  (33 miles [53.1 km] to the south southwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.330389, -93.114278<16>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Eldora Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Eldora Muni.
- New Hampton Muni. (FAA ID: 1Y5)
  (33 miles [53.1 km] to the northeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.087196, -92.343232<17>
    (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.
- Osage Muni. (FAA ID: D02)
  (35 miles [56.3 km] to the north)
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.292333, -92.795611<18>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Osage Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Osage Muni.

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Pilot Rock), 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 Des Moines International Airport: Decimal: 41.53397, -93.663083 DDMMSS: 41° 32' 2", -93° 39' 47"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Waterloo Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.55708, -92.400344 DDMMSS: 42° 33' 25", -92° 24' 1"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Mason City Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.15779, -93.331261 DDMMSS: 43° 9' 28", -93° 19' 52"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Fort Dodge Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.55119, -94.191833 DDMMSS: 42° 33' 4", -94° 11' 30"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for The Eastern Iowa Airport: Decimal: 41.88612, -91.709714 DDMMSS: 41° 53' 10", -91° 42' 34"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Allsion Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.76386, -92.804361 DDMMSS: 42° 45' 49", -92° 48' 15"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Waverly Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.74195, -92.507935 DDMMSS: 42° 44' 31", -92° 30' 28"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Ackley Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.54744, -93.033417 DDMMSS: 42° 32' 50", -93° 2' 0"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Hampton Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.72372, -93.226341 DDMMSS: 42° 43' 25", -93° 13' 34"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Charles City Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.07247, -92.610742 DDMMSS: 43° 4' 20", -92° 36' 38"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Northeast Iowa Regional Airport: Decimal: 43.07260, -92.610778 DDMMSS: 43° 4' 21", -92° 36' 38"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Iowa Falls Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.47078, -93.269954 DDMMSS: 42° 28' 14", -93° 16' 11"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Grundy Center Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.35081, -92.843533 DDMMSS: 42° 21' 2", -92° 50' 36"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Eldora Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.33038, -93.114278 DDMMSS: 42° 19' 49", -93° 6' 51"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for New Hampton Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.08719, -92.343232 DDMMSS: 43° 5' 13", -92° 20' 35"
<18>	GPS Coordinates for Osage Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.29233, -92.795611 DDMMSS: 43° 17' 32", -92° 47' 44"