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Nearest Airport to Appleton City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Appleton City is Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL), about 73 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 137 km away.

Closest airport SZL Whiteman Air Force Base 73 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 18 min by car
Closest international MCI Kansas City International Airport 137 km · 85 mi · ~2 h 27 min by car

Airports near Appleton City

  1. 1
    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  2. 2
    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
  3. 3
    Springfield Branson National Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SGF 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
  4. 4
    Joplin Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJoplin, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JLN 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  5. 5
    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  6. 6
    Chanute Martin Johnson Airport Flag of United StatesChanute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CNU 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
  7. 7
    Topeka Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FOE 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
  8. 8
    Philip Billard Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TOP 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
  9. 9
    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min
  10. 10
    Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field Flag of United StatesFort Leonard Wood, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TBN 173 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Appleton City?

The nearest airport to Appleton City is Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL), about 73 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 137 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Appleton City?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 137 km from Appleton City in a straight line — roughly 2 h 27 min by car.

What other airports are near Appleton City?

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) — 115 km, Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) — 119 km and Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) — 123 km.

How long does it take to get from Appleton City to Whiteman Air Force Base?

About 1 h 18 min by car for the 73 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.