Waterloo Regional Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Waterloo, United States. Its IATA code is ALO and its ICAO code is KALO. The airport lies at an elevation of 873 ft (266 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 8,399 ft (2,560 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ALO
- ICAO code
- KALO
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 873 ft (266 m)
- Coordinates
- 42.5571, -92.4003
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,399 ft · 2,560 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18/36 | 6,003 ft · 1,830 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Waterloo Regional Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CID The Eastern Iowa Airport | Cedar Rapids, United States | 94 km · 58 mi |
| MCW Mason City Municipal Airport | Mason City, United States | 101 km · 63 mi |
| DBQ Dubuque Regional Airport | Dubuque, United States | 140 km · 87 mi |
| FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport | Fort Dodge, United States | 147 km · 91 mi |
| RST Rochester International Airport | Rochester, United States | 150 km · 93 mi |
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | Des Moines, United States | 154 km · 96 mi |
| LSE La Crosse Regional Airport | La Crosse, United States | 174 km · 108 mi |
| MLI Quad City International Airport | Moline, United States | 199 km · 124 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ALO. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,211 | 753 | 654 | View route |
| JFK New York | 1,560 | 969 | 842 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 2,452 | 1,524 | 1,324 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,646 | 1,644 | 1,429 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,572 | 4,083 | 3,548 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,899 | 4,287 | 3,725 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,187 | 4,466 | 3,881 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,717 | 5,417 | 4,707 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,984 | 5,583 | 4,851 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,843 | 6,116 | 5,315 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,374 | 6,446 | 5,602 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,783 | 7,322 | 6,362 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,035 | 7,478 | 6,498 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,391 | 8,942 | 7,771 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,512 | 9,017 | 7,836 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,864 | 9,236 | 8,026 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 118.900 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.650 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.100 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| OPS | ARNG OPS | 36.700 |
| RDO | FORT DODGE RDO | 122.050 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Waterloo Regional Airport?
The IATA code of Waterloo Regional Airport is ALO and its ICAO code is KALO.
Where is Waterloo Regional Airport located?
Waterloo Regional Airport is in Waterloo, Iowa, United States, at 42.5571, -92.4003.
What time zone is Waterloo Regional Airport in?
Waterloo Regional Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Waterloo Regional Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 8,399 ft (2,560 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Waterloo Regional Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 94 km (58 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.