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 Elgin.

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

Large Airports ...

Rochester Intl. (RST/KRST)
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
- 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]
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. (MSP/KMSP)
(71 miles [114.3 km] to the northwest)
- 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]

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

La Crosse Muni. (LSE/KLSE)
(51 miles [82.1 km] to the east southeast)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: LSE ICAO: KLSE
- GPS Coordinates: 43.879266, -91.256638<4>
  (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]
Mason City Muni. (MCW/KMCW)
(85 miles [136.8 km] to the southwest)
- 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]
Waterloo Rgnl. (ALO/KALO)
(108 miles [173.8 km] to the south)
- Official website: https://flyalo.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ALO ICAO: KALO
- GPS Coordinates: 42.557081, -92.400344<6>
  (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]

General Aviation Airports ...

Winona Muni. (ONA/KONA)
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ONA ICAO: KONA
- GPS Coordinates: 44.077213, -91.708317<7>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Winona Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Winona Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Dodge Center Airport (ICAO: KTOB)
(29 miles [46.7 km] to the west southwest)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KTOB
- GPS Coordinates: 44.018028, -92.831500<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Dodge Center Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Dodge Center Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Rushford Muni. (FAA ID: 55Y)
(29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 43.815825, -91.830095<9>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Rushford Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Rushford Muni.
Fillmore Co. Airport (ICAO: KFKA)
(30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KFKA
- GPS Coordinates: 43.676750, -92.179750<10>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Fillmore County Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Fillmore Co. Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Continue List (4 more) ...
- Durand Muni. (FAA ID: WI25)
  (31 miles [49.9 km] to the north northeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.538856, -92.014058<11>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Durand Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Durand Muni.
- Red Wing Rgnl. (ICAO: KRGK)
  (34 miles [54.7 km] to the north northwest)
  - Official website: https://www.redwingairport.com/
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KRGK
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.589361, -92.484972<12>
    (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Red Wing Regional Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Red Wing Rgnl.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Red Wing Muni.
  (34 miles [54.7 km] to the north northwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.589968, -92.486300<13>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Red Wing Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Red Wing Muni.
- Austin Muni. (ICAO: KAUM)
  (46 miles [74 km] to the southwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KAUM
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.662639, -92.932917<14>
    (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]

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Elgin), 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 La Crosse Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.87926, -91.256638 DDMMSS: 43° 52' 45", -91° 15' 23"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Mason City Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.15779, -93.331261 DDMMSS: 43° 9' 28", -93° 19' 52"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Waterloo Regional Airport: Decimal: 42.55708, -92.400344 DDMMSS: 42° 33' 25", -92° 24' 1"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Winona Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.07721, -91.708317 DDMMSS: 44° 4' 37", -91° 42' 29"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Dodge Center Airport: Decimal: 44.01802, -92.831500 DDMMSS: 44° 1' 4", -92° 49' 53"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Rushford Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.81582, -91.830095 DDMMSS: 43° 48' 56", -91° 49' 48"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Fillmore County Airport: Decimal: 43.67675, -92.179750 DDMMSS: 43° 40' 36", -92° 10' 47"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Durand Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.53885, -92.014058 DDMMSS: 44° 32' 19", -92° 0' 50"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Red Wing Regional Airport: Decimal: 44.58936, -92.484972 DDMMSS: 44° 35' 21", -92° 29' 5"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Red Wing Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.58996, -92.486300 DDMMSS: 44° 35' 23", -92° 29' 10"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Austin Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.66263, -92.932917 DDMMSS: 43° 39' 45", -92° 55' 58"