Drive time to Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC)

Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC / KDDC) is a medium-sized airport serving Dodge City, Kansas. It sits 2,594 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 6,899 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Dodge City, KS — the airport lies about 2.9 miles east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to DDC from cities near Dodge City

The 5 largest population centres within 90 miles of DDC. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Dodge City Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Dodge City, KS 2.9 mi east Get drive time →
Garden City, KS 52 mi east Get drive time →
Liberal, KS 72 mi north-east Get drive time →
Great Bend, KS 77 mi south-west Get drive time →
Hays, KS 85 mi south-west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near DDC

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

DDC at a glance

IATA code
DDC
ICAO code
KDDC
Serving
Dodge City, Kansas
State
Kansas
Elevation
2,594 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
6,899 ft
Coordinates
37.7634, -99.9656
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from DDC

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from DDC, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like DDC, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Kansas

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FAQ

Questions about driving to DDC

How long does it take to drive to DDC?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Dodge City Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 5 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Dodge City?

Dodge City Regional Airport uses the IATA code DDC and the ICAO code KDDC. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 2,594 feet above sea level.

How far is DDC from Dodge City?

Dodge City, KS is about 2.9 miles from DDC in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Dodge City as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near DDC?

Within 200 miles: GCK (43 mi), LBL (74 mi), HYS (84 mi), ICT (139 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from DDC?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to DDC. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.