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Nearest Airport to Benton: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Benton is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 152 km away.

Closest airport MWA Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois 29 km · 18 mi · ~31 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 152 km · 94 mi · ~2 h 42 min by car

Airports near Benton

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    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  2. 2
    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  3. 3
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 101 km62 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  4. 4
    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  5. 5
    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 10 min
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    St Louis Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlton/St Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALN 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
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    St. Louis Lambert International Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    STL 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
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    Owensboro Daviess County Airport Flag of United StatesOwensboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    OWB 157 km97 mi · ~2 h 48 min
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    Spirit of St Louis Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUS 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Benton?

The nearest airport to Benton is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 152 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Benton?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 152 km from Benton in a straight line — roughly 2 h 42 min by car.

What other airports are near Benton?

Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) — 38 km, Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) — 101 km and Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) — 103 km.

How long does it take to get from Benton to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois?

About 31 min by car for the 29 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.