Distance From Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Ames Municipal Airport, FOD - AMW Distance

The distance from Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) to Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) is 49 miles or 78 kilometers or 43 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Fort Dodge ( United States ) to Ames ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Dodge and Ames takes around 0 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fort Dodge Regional Airport, Fort Dodge, United States to Ames Municipal Airport, Ames, United States is 0 hours 6 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • FOD - AMW

Kilometers		78 km
Statute Miles		49 miles
Nautical Miles		43 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 6 minutes

Fort Dodge Regional Airport to Ames Municipal Airport Flight Route Map - FOD to AMW Flight Path

Location of Fort Dodge Regional Airport & Ames Municipal Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Dodge to Ames nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Dodge, United States and Ames, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FOD - AMW

Time difference between Fort Dodge (United States) and Ames (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Fort Dodge (United States)	2026-04-25, 07:39:35 CDT
Ames (United States)	2026-04-25, 07:39:35 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD / KFOD) Fort Dodge, United States

Destination

Ames Municipal Airport (AMW / KAMW) Ames, United States