Iowa Aviation Museum
The Iowa Aviation Museum is located at the Greenfield Municipal Airport in Greenfield, Iowa, and is dedicated to preserving Iowa's aviation heritage. Expect 71–83°F afternoons in the mildest months, May, June, August and September.
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A museum, 2 mi northeast of Greenfield
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Creston, 19 miles south. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 12°, with about 26" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug and Sep
May, June, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Choosing a month
A visit to Iowa Aviation Museum can follow the seasons below.
Iowa Aviation Museum
The Iowa Aviation Museum is located at the Greenfield Municipal Airport in Greenfield, Iowa, and is dedicated to preserving Iowa's aviation heritage. The Iowa Aviation Hall of Fame, located at the museum, honors Iowans who have contributed significantly to the growth of aviation.
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Towns to stay in near Iowa Aviation Museum
To stay close, try Stuart (4) and Creston (7).
Greenfield
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
2,070 people
2 mi southwest of Iowa Aviation Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Iowa Aviation Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B | 2,070 | $138K | B+ |
| Stuart | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 1,882 | $160K | — |
| Creston | 19 mi south | 30 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins | 7,335 | $115K | C+ |
| Winterset | 22 mi east | 35 min | 8 2 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,520 | $193K | — |
| Orient | 9 mi south | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 352 | $113K | — |
| Adair | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 2 2 hotels | 776 | $128K | — |
| Bridgewater | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 1 1 campground | 141 | $57K | — |
| Casey | 13 mi north | 20 min | 1 1 campground | 386 | $97K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Iowa Aviation Museum
Within 64 miles you can add these well-known places.
46 mi Stadium & arenaCasey's Center
47 mi MuseumIowa State Capitol54 mi Theme parkAdventureland
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64 mi Stadium & arenaHilton Coliseum
45 mi Stadium & arenaDrake Stadium
46 mi MuseumPappajohn Sculpture ParkPhoto credits
Casey's Center: Iowahwyman at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Iowa State Capitol: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Des Moines Art Center: Nhandler at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Blank Park Zoo: Lawrence Lansing, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hilton Coliseum: Johannes Cater--Jaretac (talk) 15:14, 17 June 2009 (UTC), Public domain · Drake Stadium: U.S. Navy photo by James Woods, Public domain · Pappajohn Sculpture Park: Dsmspence, CC BY-SA 3.0
Iowa Aviation Museum: what to know
What town is Iowa Aviation Museum near?
Greenfield, IA, about 2 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Iowa Aviation Museum?
May, June, August and September, with highs of 71–83°.
How far is Iowa Aviation Museum from Omaha?
About 84 miles west of Omaha, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Iowa Aviation Museum?
Des Moines (DSM), about 43 miles away.
Where should I stay near Iowa Aviation Museum?
Stuart (14 mi, 4 places to stay), Creston (19 mi, 7 places to stay) and Winterset (22 mi, 8 places to stay).
Questions for Greenfield
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