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Nearest Airport to Carbondale: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Carbondale is Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), about 6.4 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 152 km away.

Closest airport MDH Southern Illinois Airport 6.4 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 152 km · 94 mi · ~2 h 43 min by car

Airports near Carbondale

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    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 6.4 km4 mi · ~7 min
  2. 2
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
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    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 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 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 43 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 43 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 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 min
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    Owensboro Daviess County Airport Flag of United StatesOwensboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    OWB 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Carbondale?

The nearest airport to Carbondale is Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), about 6.4 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 152 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Carbondale?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 152 km from Carbondale in a straight line — roughly 2 h 43 min by car.

What other airports are near Carbondale?

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) — 18 km, Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) — 64 km and Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) — 84 km.

How long does it take to get from Carbondale to Southern Illinois Airport?

About 7 min by car for the 6.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.