Opposite Gate 5 in CID’s Main Terminal
Opposite Gate 5 in the Main Terminal, Fly Zone Snack & Gift Kiosk is the quick grab spot between security and the smaller sit-down options. It’s post-security, so you can hit it after the single TSA checkpoint and carry everything straight to your seat. Think last-minute snacks, bottled drinks, and Iowa-themed souvenirs in one compact stand.
Fly Zone usually opens by the first morning departures around 4:30–5:00 a.m. and stays open into the last evening bank of flights, roughly 8:30–9:00 p.m., depending on the schedule that day. If you land on the final inbound from Chicago or Denver, don’t assume it’s still trading; staff tend to close down once the last outbound push clears the gate area.
Expect airport pricing: chips and candy in the $3–$6 range, bottled soda and water around $3–$5, and small souvenirs or gifts at $8–$25. You’ll see the usual national snack brands plus some Hawkeye and local Iowa items that work as quick gifts when you forgot to shop in town. It’s mostly grab-and-go shelves, not a place to linger.
Best use case: top off on drinks and snacks for regional jets that only offer a short beverage service. Grab water here instead of paying again on board. Tip: hit Fly Zone right after security before you walk to the end gates, so you’re not backtracking when boarding suddenly switches to “now.”