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 Howard.

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

Large Airports ...

Eppley Airfield (OMA/KOMA)
(204 miles [328.3 km] to the south southeast)
- 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]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eppley Airfield
- From Howard to Eppley Airfield
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. (MSP/KMSP)
(220 miles [354.1 km] to the east northeast)
- 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 Howard to Minneapolis - Saint Paul International
Rochester Intl. (RST/KRST)
(249 miles [400.7 km] to the east)
- Official website: https://flyrst.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: RST ICAO: KRST
- GPS Coordinates: 43.908278, -92.500028<4>
  (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 Howard to Rochester International
Des Moines Intl. (DSM/KDSM)
(259 miles [416.8 km] to the southeast)
- Official website: https://www.dsmairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: DSM ICAO: KDSM
- GPS Coordinates: 41.533972, -93.663083<5>
  (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 Howard to Des Moines International

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

Huron Rgnl. (HON/KHON)
(43 miles [69.2 km] to the northwest)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: HON ICAO: KHON
- GPS Coordinates: 44.385194, -98.228556<6>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Huron Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Huron Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Huron Regional
- From Howard to Huron Regional
Joe Foss Fld. (FSD/KFSD)
(49 miles [78.9 km] to the southeast)
- Official website: https://www.sfairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: FSD ICAO: KFSD
- GPS Coordinates: 43.582013, -96.741914<7>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Joe Foss Field
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Joe Foss Fld.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Joe Foss Field
- From Howard to Joe Foss Field
Watertown Rgnl. (ATY/KATY)
(64 miles [103 km] to the north northeast)
- Official website: https://www.watertownsd.us/853/Watertown-Regional-Airport
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ATY ICAO: KATY
- GPS Coordinates: 44.913972, -97.154722<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Watertown Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Watertown Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Watertown Regional
- From Howard to Watertown Regional

General Aviation Airports ...

Howard Muni. (FAA ID: 8D9)
(Less than 2 miles to the north northwest)
- GPS Coordinates: 44.029141, -97.537848<9>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Howard Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Howard Muni.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Howard Municipal
- From Howard to Howard Municipal
Madison Muni. (ICAO: KMDS)
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KMDS
- GPS Coordinates: 44.016415, -97.085599<10>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Madison Municipal Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Madison Muni.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Madison Municipal
- From Howard to Madison Municipal
Lake Preston Muni. (FAA ID: Y34)
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 44.357275, -97.384803<11>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Lake Preston Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Lake Preston Muni.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lake Preston Municipal
- From Howard to Lake Preston Municipal
Wilder Airport (FAA ID: 6E5)
(29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
- GPS Coordinates: 44.430803, -97.561189<12>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Wilder Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Wilder Airport
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wilder Airport
- From Howard to Wilder Airport
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- Mitchell Muni. (MHE/KMHE)
  (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west southwest)
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: MHE ICAO: KMHE
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.774833, -98.038611<13>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Mitchell Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Mitchell Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Mitchell Municipal
  - From Howard to Mitchell Municipal
- Arlington Muni. (FAA ID: 3A9)
  (33 miles [53.1 km] to the northeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.394413, -97.123121<14>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Arlington Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Arlington Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Arlington Municipal
  - From Howard to Arlington Municipal
- Brookings Rgnl. (BKX/KBKX)
  (40 miles [64.4 km] to the east northeast)
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: BKX ICAO: KBKX
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.304833, -96.816944<15>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Brookings Regional Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Brookings Rgnl.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Brookings Regional
  - From Howard to Brookings Regional

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Howard), 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 Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport: Decimal: 44.88195, -93.221766 DDMMSS: 44° 52' 55", -93° 13' 18"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Rochester International Airport: Decimal: 43.90827, -92.500028 DDMMSS: 43° 54' 29", -92° 30' 0"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Des Moines International Airport: Decimal: 41.53397, -93.663083 DDMMSS: 41° 32' 2", -93° 39' 47"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Huron Regional Airport: Decimal: 44.38519, -98.228556 DDMMSS: 44° 23' 6", -98° 13' 42"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Joe Foss Field: Decimal: 43.58201, -96.741914 DDMMSS: 43° 34' 55", -96° 44' 30"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Watertown Regional Airport: Decimal: 44.91397, -97.154722 DDMMSS: 44° 54' 50", -97° 9' 16"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Howard Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.02914, -97.537848 DDMMSS: 44° 1' 44", -97° 32' 16"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Madison Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.01641, -97.085599 DDMMSS: 44° 0' 59", -97° 5' 8"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Lake Preston Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.35727, -97.384803 DDMMSS: 44° 21' 26", -97° 23' 5"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Wilder Airport: Decimal: 44.43080, -97.561189 DDMMSS: 44° 25' 50", -97° 33' 40"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Mitchell Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.77483, -98.038611 DDMMSS: 43° 46' 29", -98° 2' 18"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Arlington Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.39441, -97.123121 DDMMSS: 44° 23' 39", -97° 7' 23"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Brookings Regional Airport: Decimal: 44.30483, -96.816944 DDMMSS: 44° 18' 17", -96° 49' 0"