Okoboji, Iowa

Private charter · Okoboji, IA

Private charter to & from Okoboji

Fly private to Okoboji for the Iowa Great Lakes, family lake homes, a classic amusement park and summer on clear blue water

  • RTL
  • SPW
  • EST
  • MJQ
  • OTG
  • KEGQ

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Okoboji is the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes, a chain of glacial lakes in the northwest corner of the state that has drawn summer vacationers for well over a century. West Okoboji Lake, deep, spring-fed and unusually clear, is lined with family cottages, lake homes and resorts, while neighboring East Okoboji and Spirit Lake add more shoreline. Tourism and second homes drive the economy, and the area’s population swells many times over in summer as families from across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Minnesota return to the lakes.

The Iowa Great Lakes are a long way from any big city: about three and a half hours from Des Moines, three from Omaha and an hour and a half even from Sioux Falls. Spirit Lake Municipal Airport sits right in the lakes area, so a private flight turns a long drive into a short trip to the cottage. Visitors spend their days boating, swimming and fishing, ride the historic roller coaster at Arnolds Park, cruise on the Queen II and enjoy summer theater, golf and the paved trails that circle the lakes.

Airports

Charter to and from Okoboji airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Okoboji, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • RTL

    Regional airport

    Spirit Lake Municipal Airport

    Okoboji

    From downtown
    Under 1 mi
    Longest runway
    3,015 ft

  • SPW

    Regional airport

    Spencer Municipal Airport

    Spencer · KSPW

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • EST

    Regional airport

    Estherville Municipal Airport

    Estherville · KEST

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    4,797 ft

  • MJQ

    Regional airport

    Jackson Municipal Airport

    Jackson · KMJQ

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    3,591 ft

  • OTG

    Regional airport

    Worthington Municipal Airport

    Worthington · KOTG

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • KEGQ

    Regional airport

    Emmetsburg Municipal Airport

    Emmetsburg

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    3,401 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Okoboji

When to go. Summer is Okoboji’s season, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with the Fourth of July as the busiest week of the year. Late summer and September are lovely for boating with fewer crowds. Winter is quieter but has its own traditions, including the tongue-in-cheek University of Okoboji Winter Games in late January, with ice fishing and snowmobiling on the frozen lakes.

  1. 01

    Arnolds Park Amusement Park

    On the shore of West Okoboji, this historic lakeside amusement park is known for the Legend, a historic wooden roller coaster, along with classic rides, games and a lakefront boardwalk.

  2. 02

    Queen II

    A replica of the original Queen, a steamboat that once ferried guests around West Okoboji, offers sightseeing cruises from the docks at Arnolds Park.

  3. 03

    Iowa Rock ’n Roll Hall of Fame

    In Arnolds Park, this museum celebrates Iowa musicians, ballrooms and the bands that played the Midwest dance hall circuit, including the nearby Roof Garden.

  4. 04

    Gull Point State Park

    On the west shore of West Okoboji, this park offers a swimming beach, a boat ramp, picnic areas and wooded trails among oak savanna.

  5. 05

    Okoboji Summer Theatre

    For decades, this summer stock theater has staged plays and musicals for vacationers, with a rotating series of productions through the summer season.

  6. 06

    Iowa Great Lakes Trail

    This paved trail network links towns, parks and shoreline around the lakes, ideal for biking, running and walking between lake stops.

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Flying private in Okoboji

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Okoboji?

Littlebird flies in and out of Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL), Spencer Municipal Airport (SPW), Estherville Municipal Airport (EST), Jackson Municipal Airport (MJQ), Worthington Municipal Airport (OTG), and Emmetsburg Municipal Airport (KEGQ). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Okoboji?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Okoboji?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Okoboji?

Popular trips include Sioux Falls (about 30 min), Minneapolis (about 50 min), Des Moines (about 50 min), and Omaha (about 55 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Okoboji, IA safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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