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Nearest Airport to Centralia: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Centralia is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), about 44 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 161 km away.

Closest airport COU Columbia Regional Airport 44 km · 27 mi · ~47 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 161 km · 100 mi · ~2 h 53 min by car

Airports near Centralia

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    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
  2. 2
    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  3. 3
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
  4. 4
    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  5. 5
    Spirit of St Louis Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUS 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 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 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
  7. 7
    Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field Flag of United StatesFort Leonard Wood, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TBN 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 min
  8. 8
    St Louis Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlton/St Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALN 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
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    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min
  10. 10
    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 47 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Centralia?

The nearest airport to Centralia is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), about 44 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 161 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Centralia?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 161 km from Centralia in a straight line — roughly 2 h 53 min by car.

What other airports are near Centralia?

Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) — 104 km, Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN) — 115 km and Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) — 133 km.

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

About 47 min by car for the 44 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.