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Nearest Airport to Buckner: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Buckner is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), about 34 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 48 km away.

Closest airport MKC Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport 34 km · 21 mi · ~36 min by car
Closest international MCI Kansas City International Airport 48 km · 30 mi · ~52 min by car

Airports near Buckner

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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 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
  2. 2
    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 48 km30 mi · ~52 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 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  4. 4
    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  5. 5
    Philip Billard Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TOP 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
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    Topeka Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FOE 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 175 km108 mi · ~3 h 07 min
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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min
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    Chanute Martin Johnson Airport Flag of United StatesChanute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CNU 198 km123 mi · ~3 h 32 min
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    Manhattan Regional Airport Flag of United StatesManhattan, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MHK 213 km132 mi · ~3 h 48 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Buckner?

The nearest airport to Buckner is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), about 34 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 48 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Buckner?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 48 km from Buckner in a straight line — roughly 52 min by car.

What other airports are near Buckner?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) — 48 km, Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) — 72 km and Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) — 94 km.

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

About 36 min by car for the 34 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.