Airport
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) is a convenient gateway serving Waterloo, Cedar Falls and the Cedar Valley region of northeast Iowa. With daily flights to Chicago O'Hare, travelers can connect onward to destinations across the United States and beyond, and reach hotels, business districts and nearby communities by car, taxi or transfer.
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About Waterloo Regional Airport
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) is the commercial airport serving Waterloo, Cedar Falls and the broader Cedar Valley region of northeast Iowa. The airport traces its origins to a World War II training airfield and has provided scheduled airline service to Waterloo since the mid-1940s.
Located about 13 km (8 miles) northwest of downtown Waterloo just off State Highway 218, the airport offers twice-daily American Airlines service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) through Envoy Air on Embraer regional jets. From Chicago, passengers can connect to destinations across the United States and internationally.
The compact airport covers nearly 2,600 acres and has two active runways, an FAA-operated air traffic control tower, a single passenger terminal, general aviation facilities, aircraft storage hangars, and a full-service fixed-base operator.
Travelers benefit from quick check-in, short security lines with TSA PreCheck, and close-in self-parking that is free for the first three hours. Ground transportation includes on-site Avis-Budget car rental, taxis, limousines, and public and private transfer options, making it a convenient local gateway for the Cedar Valley.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Waterloo Regional Airport operates a single passenger terminal building for all scheduled commercial flights. The compact terminal serves American Airlines regional flights to and from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Ground Transportation Services to and from Waterloo Regional Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and hotels, business locations, event venues and addresses across Waterloo, Cedar Falls and the Cedar Valley.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible airport pickup, business meetings, events or travel around the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area.
Car Rental
Rent a car through the on-site Avis-Budget location at Waterloo Regional Airport for independent travel around Waterloo, Cedar Falls and northeastern Iowa.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for group travel between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), hotels, event venues and destinations throughout the Cedar Valley region.
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