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The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is a public medium-hub airport about 6 miles southwest of downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the broader Eastern Iowa region. Originally opened as Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport in the late 1940s, it was renamed The Eastern Iowa Airport in the 1980s and today offers nonstop service to major hubs and leisure destinations. Its single terminal and two runways handle more than a million passengers annually, making it Iowa’s second-busiest commercial airport.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent flyers know the free cell phone lot just off the terminal access road is the best place to wait for arriving passengers; it avoids circling and is only a short drive to the curb when your party calls.
🚖 Getting There
CID is easily reached via Iowa Highway 84 and U.S. Route 218/I-380, with rental cars, taxis, rideshares, and hotel shuttles available at the terminal. Rideshare pickup is outside baggage claim, and the airport is about 20 minutes from Iowa City via I-380. Public transit is limited, so verify schedules if using the 380 Express or local bus connections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines serve The Eastern Iowa Airport?
A: CID is served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines, with nonstop flights to hubs such as Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, and Minneapolis–St. Paul, plus seasonal leisure routes.
Q: How far is CID from downtown Cedar Rapids?
A: The airport is about 6 miles southwest of downtown Cedar Rapids, roughly a 10- to 15-minute drive depending on traffic.
Q: Is there parking at CID?
A: Yes, the airport offers short-term, long-term, and economy parking lots, plus a covered parking ramp; all are within a short walk or shuttle ride of the terminal.
Q: Does CID have TSA PreCheck or CLEAR?
A: CID has standard TSA screening and TSA PreCheck lanes; CLEAR is not currently available. Check current hours and availability before travel.
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