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Nearest Airport to Baxter Springs: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Baxter Springs is Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), about 25 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Tulsa International Airport (TUL), 138 km away.

Closest airport JLN Joplin Regional Airport 25 km · 16 mi · ~27 min by car
Closest international TUL Tulsa International Airport 138 km · 86 mi · ~2 h 28 min by car

Airports near Baxter Springs

  1. 1
    Joplin Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJoplin, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JLN 25 km16 mi · ~27 min
  2. 2
    Northwest Arkansas National Airport Flag of United StatesFayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    XNA 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
  3. 3
    Chanute Martin Johnson Airport Flag of United StatesChanute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CNU 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  4. 4
    Springfield Branson National Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SGF 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  5. 5
    Drake Field Flag of United StatesFayetteville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FYV 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  6. 6
    Tulsa International Airport Flag of United StatesTulsa, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    TUL 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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    Branson Airport Flag of United StatesBranson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BKG 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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    Tulsa Riverside Airport Flag of United StatesTulsa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RVS 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
  9. 9
    Boone County Airport Flag of United StatesHarrison, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HRO 165 km102 mi · ~2 h 56 min
  10. 10
    Fort Smith Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Smith, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FSM 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Baxter Springs?

The nearest airport to Baxter Springs is Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), about 25 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Tulsa International Airport (TUL), 138 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Baxter Springs?

Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is 138 km from Baxter Springs in a straight line — roughly 2 h 28 min by car.

What other airports are near Baxter Springs?

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) — 91 km, Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU) — 98 km and Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) — 122 km.

How long does it take to get from Baxter Springs to Joplin Regional Airport?

About 27 min by car for the 25 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.