Airport

DBQ Dubuque Regional Airport

Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) serves Dubuque IA. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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Non-stop1
Airlines2
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation328 m

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The airport in numbers

Dubuque Regional Airport — facts & history

We pulled Dubuque Regional Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 76,072 passengers in 2019, against a peak of 80,648 in 2017.

Passengers / year
76,072
as of 2019
Peak traffic
80,648
in 2017
Elevation
328 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2016–2019

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Dubuque Regional Airport to Dubuque IA

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Dubuque Regional Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Dubuque IA ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Dubuque Regional Airport

Non-stop flights to about 1 destinations, operated by 2 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: American Airlines · US Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Dubuque Regional Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Dubuque Regional Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Dubuque Regional Airport to the centre of Dubuque IA?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Dubuque Regional Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Dubuque Regional Airport to Dubuque IA?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Dubuque Regional Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Dubuque Regional Airport?
About 1 destinations, including Chicago. 2 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Dubuque Regional Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Dubuque Regional Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Dubuque Regional Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026