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Nearest Airport to Athens: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Athens is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), about 14 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 146 km away.

Closest airport SPI Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport 14 km · 8 mi · ~15 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 146 km · 91 mi · ~2 h 36 min by car

Airports near Athens

  1. 1
    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 14 km8 mi · ~15 min
  2. 2
    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 75 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
  3. 3
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  4. 4
    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 89 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  5. 5
    St Louis Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlton/St Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALN 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  6. 6
    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  7. 7
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
  8. 8
    St. Louis Lambert International Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    STL 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 36 min
  9. 9
    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 150 km93 mi · ~2 h 41 min
  10. 10
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Athens?

The nearest airport to Athens is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), about 14 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 146 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Athens?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 146 km from Athens in a straight line — roughly 2 h 36 min by car.

What other airports are near Athens?

Decatur Airport (DEC) — 75 km, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) — 78 km and Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) — 89 km.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport?

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.