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 Yale.

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

Large Airports ...

Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. (MSP/KMSP)
(236 miles [379.8 km] to the east)
- Official website: https://www.mspairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MSP ICAO: KMSP
- GPS Coordinates: 44.881957, -93.221766<2>
  (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 Yale to Minneapolis - Saint Paul International
Eppley Airfield (OMA/KOMA)
(240 miles [386.2 km] to the south southeast)
- Official website: https://www.flyoma.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: OMA ICAO: KOMA
- GPS Coordinates: 41.303167, -95.894056<3>
  (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 Yale to Eppley Airfield
Rochester Intl. (RST/KRST)
(274 miles [441 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 Yale to Rochester International
Des Moines Intl. (DSM/KDSM)
(296 miles [476.4 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 Yale to Des Moines International

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

Huron Rgnl. (HON/KHON)
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west southwest)
- 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 Yale to Huron Regional
Watertown Rgnl. (ATY/KATY)
(52 miles [83.7 km] to the northeast)
- Official website: https://www.watertownsd.us/853/Watertown-Regional-Airport
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ATY ICAO: KATY
- GPS Coordinates: 44.913972, -97.154722<7>
  (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 Yale to Watertown Regional
Aberdeen Rgnl. (ABR/KABR)
(73 miles [117.5 km] to the north northwest)
- Official website: https://www.aberdeen.sd.us/76/Airport
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ABR ICAO: KABR
- GPS Coordinates: 45.449056, -98.421833<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Aberdeen Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Aberdeen Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Aberdeen Regional
- From Yale to Aberdeen Regional
Joe Foss Fld. (FSD/KFSD)
(85 miles [136.8 km] to the southeast)
- Official website: https://www.sfairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: FSD ICAO: KFSD
- GPS Coordinates: 43.582013, -96.741914<9>
  (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 Yale to Joe Foss Field

General Aviation Airports ...

Wilder Airport (FAA ID: 6E5)
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
- GPS Coordinates: 44.430803, -97.561189<10>
  (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 Yale to Wilder Airport
Lake Preston Muni. (FAA ID: Y34)
(30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
- 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 Yale to Lake Preston Municipal
Clark Co. Airport (FAA ID: 8D7)
(34 miles [54.7 km] to the north northeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 44.894917, -97.711083<12>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Clark County Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Clark Co. Airport
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clark County Airport
- From Yale to Clark County Airport
Howard Muni. (FAA ID: 8D9)
(35 miles [56.3 km] to the southeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 44.029141, -97.537848<13>
  (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 Yale to Howard Municipal
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- Wessington Springs Airport (FAA ID: 4X4)
  (37 miles [59.5 km] to the southwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.061039, -98.530891<14>
    (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Wessington Springs Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Wessington Springs Airport
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Wessington Springs Airport
  - From Yale to Wessington Springs Airport
- Redfield Muni. (FAA ID: 1D8)
  (39 miles [62.8 km] to the northwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.862476, -98.529540<15>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Redfield Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Redfield Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Redfield Municipal
  - From Yale to Redfield Municipal
- Arlington Muni. (FAA ID: 3A9)
  (42 miles [67.6 km] to the east)
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.394413, -97.123121<16>
    (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 Yale to Arlington Municipal
- Mitchell Muni. (MHE/KMHE)
  (45 miles [72.4 km] to the south)
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: MHE ICAO: KMHE
  - GPS Coordinates: 43.774833, -98.038611<17>
    (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 Yale to Mitchell Municipal
- Miller Muni. (FAA ID: MKA)
  (48 miles [77.2 km] to the west)
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.525244, -98.958114<18>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Miller Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Miller Muni.
  - Google driving directions:
  - From your current location to Miller Municipal
  - From Yale to Miller Municipal
- Madison Muni. (ICAO: KMDS)
  (53 miles [85.3 km] to the east southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KMDS
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.016415, -97.085599<19>
    (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 Yale to Madison Municipal
- Brookings Rgnl. (BKX/KBKX)
  (58 miles [93.3 km] to the east)
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: BKX ICAO: KBKX
  - GPS Coordinates: 44.304833, -96.816944<20>
    (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 Yale to Brookings Regional

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Yale), 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 Minneapolis - Saint Paul International Airport: Decimal: 44.88195, -93.221766 DDMMSS: 44° 52' 55", -93° 13' 18"
<3>	GPS Coordinates for Eppley Airfield: Decimal: 41.30316, -95.894056 DDMMSS: 41° 18' 11", -95° 53' 38"
<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 Watertown Regional Airport: Decimal: 44.91397, -97.154722 DDMMSS: 44° 54' 50", -97° 9' 16"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Aberdeen Regional Airport: Decimal: 45.44905, -98.421833 DDMMSS: 45° 26' 56", -98° 25' 18"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Joe Foss Field: Decimal: 43.58201, -96.741914 DDMMSS: 43° 34' 55", -96° 44' 30"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Wilder Airport: Decimal: 44.43080, -97.561189 DDMMSS: 44° 25' 50", -97° 33' 40"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Lake Preston Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.35727, -97.384803 DDMMSS: 44° 21' 26", -97° 23' 5"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Clark County Airport: Decimal: 44.89491, -97.711083 DDMMSS: 44° 53' 41", -97° 42' 39"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Howard Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.02914, -97.537848 DDMMSS: 44° 1' 44", -97° 32' 16"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Wessington Springs Airport: Decimal: 44.06103, -98.530891 DDMMSS: 44° 3' 39", -98° 31' 51"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Redfield Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.86247, -98.529540 DDMMSS: 44° 51' 44", -98° 31' 46"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Arlington Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.39441, -97.123121 DDMMSS: 44° 23' 39", -97° 7' 23"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for Mitchell Municipal Airport: Decimal: 43.77483, -98.038611 DDMMSS: 43° 46' 29", -98° 2' 18"
<18>	GPS Coordinates for Miller Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.52524, -98.958114 DDMMSS: 44° 31' 30", -98° 57' 29"
<19>	GPS Coordinates for Madison Municipal Airport: Decimal: 44.01641, -97.085599 DDMMSS: 44° 0' 59", -97° 5' 8"
<20>	GPS Coordinates for Brookings Regional Airport: Decimal: 44.30483, -96.816944 DDMMSS: 44° 18' 17", -96° 49' 0"