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Nearest Airport to Central City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Central City is Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV), about 62 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 110 km away.

Closest airport BLV Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport 62 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 06 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 110 km · 68 mi · ~1 h 58 min by car

Airports near Central City

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    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  2. 2
    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  3. 3
    St Louis Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlton/St Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALN 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  4. 4
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  5. 5
    St. Louis Lambert International Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    STL 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  6. 6
    Spirit of St Louis Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUS 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  7. 7
    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 150 km93 mi · ~2 h 41 min
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    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 152 km95 mi · ~2 h 43 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Central City?

The nearest airport to Central City is Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV), about 62 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 110 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Central City?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 110 km from Central City in a straight line — roughly 1 h 58 min by car.

What other airports are near Central City?

Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) — 86 km, St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) — 88 km and Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) — 89 km.

How long does it take to get from Central City to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport?

About 1 h 06 min by car for the 62 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.