Airport guide
Flying into Waterloo Regional (ALO)
Every venue below has ALO as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) is a smaller airport with scheduled flights 4.4 miles from downtown Cedar Falls in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 6 venues with 104 upcoming events (as of Oct 22, 2026); the closest is Uni-Dome at 4.3 miles.
Venues nearest ALO
| Venue | City | From ALO | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uni-Dome | Cedar Falls | 4.3 mi (7.0 km) | 4 | None | Hotels |
| McLeod Center | Cedar Falls | 4.4 mi (7.1 km) | 26 | None | Hotels |
| Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center | Cedar Falls | 4.5 mi (7.2 km) | 40 | None | Hotels |
| Young Arena | Waterloo | 5 mi (8.0 km) | 27 | None | Hotels |
| Williams Center For The Arts | Oelwein | 27 mi (42.7 km) | 5 | None | Hotels |
| Harms-Eischeid Stadium | Fayette | 36 mi (58.3 km) | 2 | None | Hotels |
Event weekends near ALO
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues ALO is the first airport for, counted Oct 22, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23–25 | 7 | Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 4 | Young Arena | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 7 | Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 1 | Harms-Eischeid Stadium | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 5 | Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 1 | McLeod Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 1 | McLeod Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 5 | Young Arena | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 2 | Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 3 | Young Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 1 | Young Arena | Search this weekend |
Next events near ALO
Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball vs. Evansville Purple Aces
McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Young Frankenstein
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa
From about $45.00View TicketsUpper Iowa Peacocks vs. William Jewell Cardinals
Harms-Eischeid Stadium, Fayette, Iowa
From about $21.00View Tickets- From about $45.00View Tickets
Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball vs. Bradley Braves
McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa
The Three Impersonators
Williams Center For The Arts, Oelwein, Iowa
From about $74.00View Tickets- From about $45.00View Tickets
Matinee
Sugar Skull! A Dia de los Muertos Musical Adventure
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa
From about $508.00View TicketsMatinee
Sugar Skull! A Dia de los Muertos Musical Adventure
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa
From about $508.00View TicketsWaterloo Black Hawks vs. Sioux City Musketeers
Young Arena, Waterloo, Iowa
From about $39.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Oct 23: Northern Iowa Panthers Women's Volleyball vs. E…
- Oct 24: Upper Iowa Peacocks vs. William Jewell Cardinals
- Oct 25: Young Frankenstein
- Oct 27: Sugar Skull! A Dia de los Muertos Musical Adven…
- Oct 30: Waterloo Black Hawks vs. Sioux City Musketeers
When events near ALO happen
- 72% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 13 of 53 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities ALO serves
| City | Events | From ALO | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls | 70 | 4.4 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Waterloo | 27 | 4.1 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Fayette | 2 | 36 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How far is ALO from downtown Cedar Falls?
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) is 4.4 miles (7.1 km) from downtown Cedar Falls in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How many events are near ALO in the next 12 weeks?
We list 37 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues ALO is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Oct 23, with 7. Counted as of Oct 22, 2026.
How far is ALO from Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center?
Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) is 4.5 miles from Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center in a straight line.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which venues are closest to ALO?
Of the venues ALO is the first airport we list for, the closest are Uni-Dome (4.3 miles), McLeod Center (4.4 miles) and Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (4.5 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
