Drive time to Gogebic Iron County Airport (IWD)

Gogebic Iron County Airport (IWD / KIWD) is a small airport serving Ironwood, Michigan. It sits 1,230 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 6,502 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Rhinelander, WI — the airport lies about 70 miles north-west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to IWD from cities near Ironwood

The 1 largest population centres within 90 miles of IWD. 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 Gogebic Iron County Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Rhinelander, WI 70 mi north-west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near IWD

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

Reference

IWD at a glance

IATA code
IWD
ICAO code
KIWD
Serving
Ironwood, Michigan
Elevation
1,230 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
6,502 ft
Coordinates
46.5253, -90.1316
Classification
Small 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 IWD

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from IWD, 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 small airport like IWD, 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 →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to IWD

How long does it take to drive to IWD?

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 Gogebic Iron County Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 1 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Ironwood?

Gogebic Iron County Airport uses the IATA code IWD and the ICAO code KIWD. It is classified as a small airport and sits at 1,230 feet above sea level.

How far is IWD from Rhinelander?

Rhinelander, WI is about 70 miles from IWD in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Rhinelander as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near IWD?

Within 200 miles: RHI (69 mi), CMX (89 mi), DLH (100 mi), IMT (108 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 IWD?

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