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 Rock Creek.

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

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:
  [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 Rock Creek to Rochester International
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. (MSP/KMSP)
(114 miles [183.5 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:
  [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 Rock Creek to Minneapolis - Saint Paul International
Des Moines Intl. (DSM/KDSM)
(123 miles [197.9 km] to the south southwest)
- Official website: https://www.dsmairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: DSM ICAO: KDSM
- GPS Coordinates: 41.533972, -93.663083<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:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Des Moines International
- From Rock Creek to Des Moines International
Dane County Rgnl. (MSN/KMSN)
(180 miles [289.7 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:
  [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 Rock Creek to Dane County Regional
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- Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA/KCWA)
  (193 miles [310.6 km] to the 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:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Central Wisconsin Airport
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Central Wisconsin Airport
  - From Rock Creek to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Eppley Airfield (OMA/KOMA)
  (202 miles [325.1 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]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Eppley Airfield
  - From Rock Creek to Eppley Airfield
- Rockford Intl. (RFD/KRFD)
  (206 miles [331.5 km] to the east southeast)
  - Official website: https://www.flyrfd.com/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: RFD ICAO: KRFD
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.195361, -89.097222<8>
    (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 Rock Creek to Chicago / Rockford International

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

Mason City Muni. (MCW/KMCW)
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest)
- 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 Rock Creek to Mason City Municipal
Waterloo Rgnl. (ALO/KALO)
(53 miles [85.3 km] to the south southeast)
- Official website: https://flyalo.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ALO ICAO: KALO
- GPS Coordinates: 42.557081, -92.400344<10>
  (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 Rock Creek to Waterloo Regional
Fort Dodge Rgnl. (FOD/KFOD)
(79 miles [127.1 km] to the southwest)
- 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 Rock Creek to Fort Dodge Regional
La Crosse Muni. (LSE/KLSE)
(94 miles [151.3 km] to the east northeast)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: LSE ICAO: KLSE
- GPS Coordinates: 43.879266, -91.256638<12>
  (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]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to La Crosse Municipal
- From Rock Creek to La Crosse Municipal

General Aviation Airports ...

Osage Muni. (FAA ID: D02)
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east northeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 43.292333, -92.795611<13>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Osage Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Osage Muni.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Osage Municipal
- From Rock Creek to Osage Municipal
Charles City Muni.
(19 miles [30.6 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)
(19 miles [30.6 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]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northeast Iowa Regional
- From Rock Creek to Northeast Iowa Regional
Northwood Muni. (FAA ID: 5D2)
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
- GPS Coordinates: 43.448289, -93.201870<16>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Northwood Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Northwood Muni.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northwood Municipal
- From Rock Creek to Northwood Municipal
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- Austin Muni. (ICAO: KAUM)
  (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KAUM
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.662639, -92.932917<17>
    (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]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Austin Municipal
  - From Rock Creek to Austin Municipal
- New Hampton Muni. (FAA ID: 1Y5)
  (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.087196, -92.343232<18>
    (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.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to New Hampton Municipal
  - From Rock Creek to New Hampton Municipal
- Lake Mills Muni. (FAA ID: 0Y6)
  (32 miles [51.5 km] to the west northwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.413667, -93.511750<19>
    (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.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Lake Mills Municipal
  - From Rock Creek to Lake Mills Municipal
- Allsion Muni. (FAA ID: K98)
  (33 miles [53.1 km] to the south)
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.763865, -92.804361<20>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Allsion Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Allsion Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Allsion Municipal
  - From Rock Creek to Allsion Municipal
- Forest City Muni. (FAA ID: FXY)
  (35 miles [56.3 km] to the west)
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.234757, -93.624104<21>
    (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.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Forest City Municipal
  - From Rock Creek to Forest City Municipal
- Garner Muni.
  (36 miles [57.9 km] to the west southwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.115793, -93.622435<22>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Garner Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Garner Muni.
- Hampton Muni. (FAA ID: HPT)
  (38 miles [61.2 km] to the south southwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 42.723724, -93.226341<23>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Hampton Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Hampton Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Hampton Municipal
  - From Rock Creek to Hampton Municipal

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Rock Creek), 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 Rockford International Airport: Decimal: 42.19536, -89.097222 DDMMSS: 42° 11' 43", -89° 5' 49"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Mason City Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.15779, -93.331261 DDMMSS: 43° 9' 28", -93° 19' 52"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Waterloo Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.55708, -92.400344 DDMMSS: 42° 33' 25", -92° 24' 1"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Fort Dodge Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.55119, -94.191833 DDMMSS: 42° 33' 4", -94° 11' 30"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for La Crosse Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.87926, -91.256638 DDMMSS: 43° 52' 45", -91° 15' 23"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Osage Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.29233, -92.795611 DDMMSS: 43° 17' 32", -92° 47' 44"
<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 Northwood Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.44828, -93.201870 DDMMSS: 43° 26' 53", -93° 12' 6"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for Austin Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.66263, -92.932917 DDMMSS: 43° 39' 45", -92° 55' 58"
<18>	GPS Coordinates for New Hampton Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.08719, -92.343232 DDMMSS: 43° 5' 13", -92° 20' 35"
<19>	GPS Coordinates for Lake Mills Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.41366, -93.511750 DDMMSS: 43° 24' 49", -93° 30' 42"
<20>	GPS Coordinates for Allsion Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.76386, -92.804361 DDMMSS: 42° 45' 49", -92° 48' 15"
<21>	GPS Coordinates for Forest City Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.23475, -93.624104 DDMMSS: 43° 14' 5", -93° 37' 26"
<22>	GPS Coordinates for Garner Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.11579, -93.622435 DDMMSS: 43° 6' 56", -93° 37' 20"
<23>	GPS Coordinates for Hampton Municipal Airport: Decimal: 42.72372, -93.226341 DDMMSS: 42° 43' 25", -93° 13' 34"