Waterloo Airport
Waterloo Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Waterloo, United States, and offers a straightforward arrival and departure point for travelers heading into northeastern Iowa. Identified by IATA code ALO and ICAO code KALO, it is small enough to feel easy to navigate while still supporting the essential airside infrastructure visitors expect. Sitting at an elevation of 873 feet (266 meters), the airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, arranging pickups, or planning onward travel in the region.
About Waterloo Airport
Waterloo Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Waterloo, United States, and offers a straightforward arrival and departure point for travelers heading into northeastern Iowa. Identified by IATA code ALO and ICAO code KALO, it is small enough to feel easy to navigate while still supporting the essential airside infrastructure visitors expect. Sitting at an elevation of 873 feet (266 meters), the airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, arranging pickups, or planning onward travel in the region.
For aviation-minded travelers, Waterloo Regional Airport has two lighted asphalt runways that support reliable aircraft operations in a range of conditions. Runway 12/30 is the longer of the two at 8,399 feet, while runway 18/36 measures 6,003 feet, giving the airport operational flexibility for different aircraft needs. Even if most passengers never notice runway details directly, these features matter because they help shape how efficiently flights can arrive, depart, and operate after dark.
Overview
Waterloo Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Waterloo, United States, and offers a straightforward arrival and departure point for travelers heading into northeastern Iowa. Identified by IATA code ALO and ICAO code KALO, it is small enough to feel easy to navigate while still supporting the essential airside infrastructure visitors expect. Sitting at an elevation of 873 feet (266 meters), the airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, which is useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, arranging pickups, or planning onward travel in the region.
At a glance
- Airport codes: ALO (IATA) and KALO (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport
- Location served: Waterloo, United States
- Time zone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 873 ft (266 m)
Why it matters for travelers
What makes Waterloo Regional Airport especially useful is its practical scale: it connects the city without the sprawl and complexity of a major hub. That can mean a calmer experience for passengers who prefer shorter walks, simpler wayfinding, and a more local feel when starting or ending a trip. For anyone visiting Waterloo for business, family travel, or a wider Iowa itinerary, ALO works best as a convenient regional gateway rather than a destination airport with extensive amenities.
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FAQ
Waterloo Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Waterloo Airport is located in Waterloo, United States (North America), at coordinates 42.560°, -92.400°.
- Its IATA code is ALO and its ICAO code is KALO.
- Waterloo Airport serves Waterloo, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Waterloo Airport operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Waterloo Airport sits at latitude 42.560° and longitude -92.400°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from ALO. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for ALO is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from ALO on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.