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Nearest Airport to California: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to California is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), about 37 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 191 km away.

Closest airport COU Columbia Regional Airport 37 km · 23 mi · ~39 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 191 km · 119 mi · ~3 h 25 min by car

Airports near California

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    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 37 km23 mi · ~39 min
  2. 2
    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
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    Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field Flag of United StatesFort Leonard Wood, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TBN 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min
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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 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 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
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    Springfield Branson National Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SGF 170 km106 mi · ~3 h 02 min
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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 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
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    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 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 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
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    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 200 km124 mi · ~3 h 35 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to California?

The nearest airport to California is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), about 37 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 191 km away.

Which international airport is closest to California?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 191 km from California in a straight line — roughly 3 h 25 min by car.

What other airports are near California?

Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) — 86 km, Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN) — 105 km and Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) — 163 km.

How long does it take to get from California to Columbia Regional Airport?

About 39 min by car for the 37 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.