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 Wales.

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

Large Airports ...

Eppley Airfield (OMA/KOMA)
(32 miles [51.5 km] to the west northwest)
- 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]
Des Moines Intl. (DSM/KDSM)
(90 miles [144.8 km] to the east northeast)
- 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]
Kansas City Intl. (MCI/KMCI)
(129 miles [207.6 km] to the south southeast)
- Official website: https://www.flykci.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MCI ICAO: KMCI
- GPS Coordinates: 39.297605, -94.713906<4>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Kansas City International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Kansas City Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]

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

Lincoln Airport (LNK/KLNK)
(76 miles [122.3 km] to the west southwest)
- Official website: https://www.lincolnairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: LNK ICAO: KLNK
- GPS Coordinates: 40.850891, -96.759121<5>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Lincoln Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Lincoln Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX/KSUX)
(104 miles [167.4 km] to the north northwest)
- 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]
Fort Dodge Rgnl. (FOD/KFOD)
(114 miles [183.5 km] to the north northeast)
- 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]

General Aviation Airports ...

Red Oak Muni. (ICAO: KRDK)
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south southeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KRDK
- GPS Coordinates: 41.010833, -95.258861<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Red Oak Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Red Oak Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Council Bluffs Muni. (ICAO: KCBF)
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the west northwest)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KCBF
- GPS Coordinates: 41.260120, -95.758653<9>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Council Bluffs Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Council Bluffs Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Atlantic Muni. (ICAO: KAIO)
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KAIO
- GPS Coordinates: 41.403833, -95.048750<10>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Atlantic Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Atlantic Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Shenandoah Muni. (ICAO: KSDA)
(25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KSDA
- GPS Coordinates: 40.751611, -95.413667<11>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Shenandoah Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Shenandoah Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Continue List (7 more) ...
- Corning Muni. (FAA ID: CRZ)
  (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 40.994125, -94.755030<12>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Corning Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Corning Muni.
- Clarinda Muni.
  (31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 40.722491, -95.025812<13>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Clarinda Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Clarinda Muni.
- Schenck Fld. (ICAO: KICL)
  (31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KICL
  - GPS Coordinates: 40.722194, -95.026611<14>
    (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Schenck Field
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Schenck Fld.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Plattsmouth Muni. (PMV/KPMV)
  (32 miles [51.5 km] to the west southwest)
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: PMV ICAO: KPMV
  - GPS Coordinates: 40.948369, -95.917354<15>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Plattsmouth Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Plattsmouth Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Harlan Muni. (ICAO: KHNR)
  (32 miles [51.5 km] to the north)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KHNR
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.584948, -95.339938<16>
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Harlan Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Harlan Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Anita Muni. (FAA ID: Y43)
  (36 miles [57.9 km] to the northeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.440265, -94.769701<17>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Anita Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Anita Muni.
- Millard Airport (MIQ/KMLE)
  (41 miles [66 km] to the west)
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: MIQ ICAO: KMLE
  - GPS Coordinates: 41.195986, -96.112265<18>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Millard Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Millard Airport
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Wales), 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 Kansas City International Airport: Decimal: 39.29760, -94.713906 DDMMSS: 39° 17' 51", -94° 42' 50"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Lincoln Airport: Decimal: 40.85089, -96.759121 DDMMSS: 40° 51' 3", -96° 45' 32"
<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 Red Oak Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.01083, -95.258861 DDMMSS: 41° 0' 38", -95° 15' 31"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Council Bluffs Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.26012, -95.758653 DDMMSS: 41° 15' 36", -95° 45' 31"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Atlantic Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.40383, -95.048750 DDMMSS: 41° 24' 13", -95° 2' 55"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Shenandoah Municipal Airport: Decimal: 40.75161, -95.413667 DDMMSS: 40° 45' 5", -95° 24' 49"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Corning Municipal Airport: Decimal: 40.99412, -94.755030 DDMMSS: 40° 59' 38", -94° 45' 18"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Clarinda Municipal Airport: Decimal: 40.72249, -95.025812 DDMMSS: 40° 43' 20", -95° 1' 32"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Schenck Field: Decimal: 40.72219, -95.026611 DDMMSS: 40° 43' 19", -95° 1' 35"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Plattsmouth Municipal Airport: Decimal: 40.94836, -95.917354 DDMMSS: 40° 56' 54", -95° 55' 2"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Harlan Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.58494, -95.339938 DDMMSS: 41° 35' 5", -95° 20' 23"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for Anita Municipal Airport: Decimal: 41.44026, -94.769701 DDMMSS: 41° 26' 24", -94° 46' 10"
<18>	GPS Coordinates for Millard Airport: Decimal: 41.19598, -96.112265 DDMMSS: 41° 11' 45", -96° 6' 44"