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Nearest Airport to Albany: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Albany is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), about 43 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 52 km away.

Closest airport MKC Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport 43 km · 27 mi · ~46 min by car
Closest international MCI Kansas City International Airport 52 km · 33 mi · ~56 min by car

Airports near Albany

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    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
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    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 52 km33 mi · ~56 min
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    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 73 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
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    Philip Billard Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TOP 131 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
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    Topeka Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FOE 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
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    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 170 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
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    Chanute Martin Johnson Airport Flag of United StatesChanute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CNU 210 km131 mi · ~3 h 45 min
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    Manhattan Regional Airport Flag of United StatesManhattan, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MHK 221 km137 mi · ~3 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Albany; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Albany?

The nearest airport to Albany is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), about 43 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 52 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Albany?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 52 km from Albany in a straight line — roughly 56 min by car.

What other airports are near Albany?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) — 52 km, Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) — 73 km and Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) — 92 km.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport?

About 46 min by car for the 43 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.