Kalona, Iowa — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in Iowa, United States.
Served by Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM).

History

Kalona is a city in Washington County, Iowa. It is part of the Iowa City metropolitan area. The population was 2,630 at the time of the 2020 census. Kalona is the second-largest city in Washington County.

Airports

Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) 47 mi to the centre

Ottumwa, IA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

Indoor | Outdoor

Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) 14 mi to the centre

Iowa City, IA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Fairfield Municipal Airport (FFL) 33 mi to the centre

Fairfield, IA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MPZ) 38 mi to the centre

Mount Pleasant, IA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Oskaloosa Municipal Airport (OOA) 45 mi to the centre

Cedar, IA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Washington Municipal Airport 14 mi to the centre

Washington, IA, US

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kalona, Iowa. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Amtrak

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Intercity coach

Intercity coach

Intercity coach