Private charter · AMW → MLI
Ames to Moline
165 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Ames to Moline, door to door faster.
Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Ames Municipal Airport in Ames to Quad City International Airport in Moline, 165 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 165 mi
- Flight
- 55 min
- Driving
- 4 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers55 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Ames
Airports in Ames
AMW
Regional airportAmes Municipal Airport
Ames · KAMW
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,701 ft
BNW
Regional airportBoone Municipal Airport
Boone · KBNW
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,808 ft
KIKV
Regional airportAnkeny Regional Airport
Ankeny
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
Arriving Moline
Airports in Moline
MLI
Commercial airportQuad City International Airport
Moline · KMLI
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,002 ft
DVN
Regional airportDavenport Municipal Airport
Davenport · KDVN
- From downtown
- 10 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,511 ft
CWI
Regional airportClinton Municipal Airport
Clinton · KCWI
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,204 ft
When you land
Things to do in Moline
Moline is part of the Quad Cities, a metro area of Illinois and Iowa towns that straddle one of the few stretches where the Mississippi River runs east to west. Deere & Company has its world headquarters here, and its engineering, manufacturing and dealer activity bring visitors from around the globe. The Rock Island Arsenal, a large Army installation on an island in the river, adds defense business, and the region also has strong manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and agricultural operations on both sides of the state line.
- 01
John Deere Pavilion
In downtown Moline, this free exhibit hall shows off the company’s history and current tractors, combines and construction machines, with a store selling Deere merchandise next door.
- 02
Rock Island Arsenal Museum
One of the oldest Army museums in the country explores the island’s history and its role in weapons manufacturing. Visitors need advance clearance to enter the installation.
- 03
Figge Art Museum
Across the river in Davenport, this glass-walled museum holds a notable collection of works by Grant Wood and other Midwestern artists, along with Haitian and Mexican colonial art.
- 04
Great River Trail
This paved trail follows the Illinois bank of the Mississippi for many miles, connecting riverfront parks in Moline and Rock Island with views of barges and locks.
- 05
Modern Woodmen Park
Home of the Quad Cities River Bandits, this minor league ballpark sits on the Davenport riverfront with views of the Centennial Bridge and a Ferris wheel beyond the outfield.
- 06
TPC Deere Run
In nearby Silvis, this public course along the Rock River hosts the John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour and is open for play much of the year.
Questions
Ames to Moline flights
How long is a private flight from Ames to Moline?
About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 165 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.
Which airports do flights from Ames to Moline use?
You can depart from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW), Boone Municipal Airport (BNW), or Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV) and arrive at Quad City International Airport (MLI), Davenport Municipal Airport (DVN), or Clinton Municipal Airport (CWI). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Ames to Moline cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Ames and Moline?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Moline back to Ames are priced the same way.
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