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.