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Nearest Airport to Charleston: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Charleston is University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), about 61 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 163 km away.

Closest airport CMI University of Illinois Willard Airport 61 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 05 min by car
Closest international IND Indianapolis International Airport 163 km · 101 mi · ~2 h 55 min by car

Airports near Charleston

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    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
  2. 2
    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 70 km43 mi · ~1 h 15 min
  3. 3
    Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field Flag of United StatesTerre Haute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUF 75 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
  4. 4
    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
  5. 5
    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
  6. 6
    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
  7. 7
    Purdue University Airport Flag of United StatesWest Lafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAF 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
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    Indianapolis International Airport Flag of United StatesIndianapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IND 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 04 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 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 07 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Charleston?

The nearest airport to Charleston is University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), about 61 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 163 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Charleston?

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 163 km from Charleston in a straight line — roughly 2 h 55 min by car.

What other airports are near Charleston?

Decatur Airport (DEC) — 70 km, Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) — 75 km and Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) — 126 km.

How long does it take to get from Charleston to University of Illinois Willard Airport?

About 1 h 05 min by car for the 61 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.