4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The facilities are well maintained, the staff is professional and welcoming, and the convenience of flying locally saves travelers hours compared with driving to larger airports.”
Dean Getting5★ on Google
Airports / Iowa / FOD
Medium airport · FOD
Fort Dodge Regional Airport.
Fort Dodge, Iowa · 1,156 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
103 ratings
0
Operators based
1,156
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Fort Dodge, IowaELEV 1,156 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
103
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,156
Field elevation
feet above sea level
53
Nearest alternate
nm to MCW
Field standing
53 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW).
Overview
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (KFOD / FOD) is a mid-sized airport serving Fort Dodge, Iowa. The field lies at an elevation of 1,156 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
FOD has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW, 53 nm), Des Moines International Airport (DSM, 66 nm), and Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY, 76 nm). FOD offers 2 runways, the longest 6,547-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of FOD vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from FOD, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“For business travelers, families, and visitors, having that connection close to home makes a tremendous difference.”
Dean Getting5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“After 30 years of service on the commission, I can say with confidence that this airport reflects the pride and dedication of the Fort Dodge community.”
Dean Getting5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KFOD
IATA
FOD
FAA / Local
FOD
Elevation
1,156 ft
Coordinates
42.5526° N · 94.1912° W
Airspace
E · EchoClass E, EchoControlled airspace reaches the surface for instrument approaches, but there is no control tower on the field.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs IA fields
state range 547–1,488 ft
At 1,156 ft, FOD sits higher than 62% of the 60 Iowa fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,547 ft
- 06/246,547 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/305,301 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,547 ft
FOD's 6,547 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 53nmMCWMason City Municipal AirportMason City
- 66nmDSMDes Moines International AirportDes Moines
- 76nmCCYNortheast Iowa Regional AirportCharles City
- 79nmALOWaterloo Regional AirportWaterloo
- 97nmSUXSioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day FieldSioux City
- 107nmOMAEppley AirfieldOmaha
Location
Open the full mapKFOD · Fort Dodge Regional Airport · Fort Dodge, IA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FOD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 281 nm | 1h 3m |
| Denver (DEN) | 500 nm | 1h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 520 nm | 1h 37m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 596 nm | 1h 47m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 601 nm | 1h 48m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 608 nm | 1h 49m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 727 nm | 2h 5m |
| Austin (AUS) | 760 nm | 2h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FOD?
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,547 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at FOD?
- Fort Dodge Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,547 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FOD?
- The closest alternate is Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW), about 53 nm away, followed by Des Moines International Airport (DSM) at 66 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FOD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 3m (281 nm), Denver about 1h 34m (500 nm), Nashville about 1h 37m (520 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.