Drive time to Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA / KIDA) is a medium-sized airport serving Idaho Falls, Idaho. It sits 4,744 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 9,002 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Idaho Falls, ID — the airport lies about 2.4 miles north-west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to IDA from cities near Idaho Falls

The 4 largest population centres within 90 miles of IDA. 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 Idaho Falls Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Idaho Falls, ID 2.4 mi north-west Get drive time →
Rexburg, ID 26 mi south-west Get drive time →
Blackfoot, ID 26 mi north-east Get drive time →
Pocatello, ID 48 mi north Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near IDA

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

Reference

IDA at a glance

IATA code
IDA
ICAO code
KIDA
Serving
Idaho Falls, Idaho
State
Idaho
Elevation
4,744 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
9,002 ft
Coordinates
43.5146, -112.0710
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 IDA

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from IDA, 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 IDA, 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 Idaho

See all 8 airports in Idaho →

FAQ

Questions about driving to IDA

How long does it take to drive to IDA?

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 Idaho Falls Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 4 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Idaho Falls?

Idaho Falls Regional Airport uses the IATA code IDA and the ICAO code KIDA. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 4,744 feet above sea level.

How far is IDA from Idaho Falls?

Idaho Falls, ID is about 2.4 miles from IDA in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Idaho Falls as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near IDA?

Within 200 miles: PIH (49 mi), JAC (67 mi), WYS (94 mi), SUN (111 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 IDA?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to IDA. 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.