Fort Dodge Regional Airport – FOD
In the city of Fort Dodge, Iowa is a small regional airport named after the very city itself – Fort Dodge Regional Airport. It is an airport ran by the local city government and is mostly used for private transport and recreational flying rather than commercial use. As a matter of fact, the United States Federal Aviation Administration classifies FOD-Fort Dodge Airport as a non-primary commercial service airport for the years 2017 until 2021.
Best Time to Visit
Only one commercial airline is serving the FOD-Fort Dodge Regional Airport and this is Air Choice One. There are currently three direct flights: to and from St. Louis, Chicago-O’Hare, and Minneapolis/St. Paul. The FOD has only one passenger terminal and two runways. There are currently 24 aircrafts using the airport as a hub: two of which are multi-engine while the rest are single-engine. From the FOD, visit the Webster City and Humboldt.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) is about 3 miles from the heart of the city thus, is easily accessible to a lot of hotels and accommodations nearby. Within ten minutes of driving, you will find the Best Western Starlite Village, the budget-friendly Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Dodge IA, and the Sleep Inn and Suites Fort Dodge for you, your family, or your friends to have a relaxing stay. All of these have breakfasts included when you book.
About an hour away from FOD – Fort Dodge Airport is another airport in the same state, the Pocahontas Municipal Airport (POH) is located in Pocahontas, Iowa.
On this page it is easy to search for Fort Dodge, IA airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Fort Dodge, IA, United States (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the FOD airport. Most of these FOD hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Fort Dodge, IA motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the FOD airport are Hamilton County Fairgrounds, Blanden Memorial Art Museum, and Hamilton County Fairgrounds.
