Airpower Museum
Antique Airfield is a private use airfield located three miles northeast of Blakesburg, Iowa. This one stands 9 mi southwest of Ottumwa. Its origins go back to 1965.
A museum, 9 mi southwest of Ottumwa
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 14°, with about 24" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Ottumwa is the nearest base
Ottumwa is 9 miles northeast, with 14 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1965
Airpower Museum dates from 1965. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Airpower Museum
Antique Airfield is a private use airfield located three miles northeast of Blakesburg, Iowa. It is owned and operated by Robert L. Taylor and the Airpower Museum. It is the home of the Antique Airplane Association, Inc., the Airpower Museum, Inc., and the APM Library of Flight.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1965
Staying near Airpower Museum
The closest lodging is in Ottumwa (14) and Albia (4).
Ottumwa
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
25,319 people
9 mi northeast of Airpower Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Airpower Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 14 9 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 25,319 | $106K | C− |
| Albia | 12 mi west | 20 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,599 | $130K | C+ |
| Oskaloosa | 23 mi north | 35 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 11,493 | $153K | B− |
| Bloomfield | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 motels | 2,785 | $132K | A− |
| Centerville | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,327 | $103K | C |
| Moravia | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 1 1 campground | 626 | $122K | — |
| Eddyville | 14 mi north | 20 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 960 | $104K | — |
| Rathbun 30% vacation homes | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 1 1 campground | 40 | $152K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Pair a visit with these, within 70 miles.
69 mi Stadium & arenaCasey's Center
68 mi MuseumIowa State Capitol67 mi Theme parkAdventureland
66 mi Zoo & aquariumBlank Park Zoo111 mi MuseumInternational Video Game Hall of Fame
69 mi MuseumNauvoo House
69 mi MuseumPappajohn Sculpture Park37 mi MuseumNational Sprint Car Hall of Fame & MuseumPhoto credits
Casey's Center: Iowahwyman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Iowa State Capitol: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Blank Park Zoo: Lawrence Lansing, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Nauvoo House: Jake from Utah, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Pappajohn Sculpture Park: Dsmspence, CC BY-SA 3.0
Know before you visit Airpower Museum
What town is Airpower Museum near?
Ottumwa, IA, about 9 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Airpower Museum?
May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 65–84°.
What is the closest airport to Airpower Museum?
Kirksville Regional (IRK), about 60 miles away. The nearest big hub is Des Moines (DSM), about 68 miles.
Where should I stay near Airpower Museum?
Ottumwa (9 mi, 14 places to stay), Albia (12 mi, 4 places to stay) and Oskaloosa (23 mi, 11 places to stay).
Local know-how from Ottumwa
People in Ottumwa have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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