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Nearest Airport to Charleston: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Charleston is Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI), about 39 km (24 mi) away.

Closest airport CGI Cape Girardeau Regional Airport 39 km · 24 mi · ~42 min by car

Airports near Charleston

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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
  2. 2
    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 54 km33 mi · ~57 min
  3. 3
    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 96 km59 mi · ~1 h 43 min
  4. 4
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  5. 5
    Arkansas International Airport Flag of United StatesBlytheville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BYH 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  6. 6
    McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKL 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 43 min
  7. 7
    Jonesboro Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesJonesboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JBR 168 km104 mi · ~3 h 00 min
  8. 8
    Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) Flag of United StatesFort Campbell, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HOP 168 km104 mi · ~3 h 00 min
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    Millington-Memphis Airport Flag of United StatesMillington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NQA 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min
  10. 10
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 186 km115 mi · ~3 h 19 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 Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI), about 39 km (24 mi) away.

What other airports are near Charleston?

Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) — 54 km, Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) — 96 km and Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) — 97 km.

How long does it take to get from Charleston to Cape Girardeau Regional Airport?

About 42 min by car for the 39 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.