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Nearest Airport to Cairo: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Cairo is Barkley Regional Airport (PAH), about 36 km (23 mi) away.

Closest airport PAH Barkley Regional Airport 36 km · 23 mi · ~39 min by car

Airports near Cairo

  1. 1
    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 36 km23 mi · ~39 min
  2. 2
    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
  3. 3
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
  4. 4
    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 32 min
  5. 5
    Arkansas International Airport Flag of United StatesBlytheville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BYH 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 24 min
  6. 6
    Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) Flag of United StatesFort Campbell, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HOP 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
  7. 7
    McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKL 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
  8. 8
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 181 km112 mi · ~3 h 14 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 185 km115 mi · ~3 h 18 min
  10. 10
    Jonesboro Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesJonesboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JBR 185 km115 mi · ~3 h 19 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Cairo?

The nearest airport to Cairo is Barkley Regional Airport (PAH), about 36 km (23 mi) away.

What other airports are near Cairo?

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) — 43 km, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) — 84 km and Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) — 86 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Barkley Regional Airport?

About 39 min by car for the 36 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.