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Nearest Airport to Chester: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Chester is Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), about 52 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 104 km away.

Closest airport MDH Southern Illinois Airport 52 km · 32 mi · ~56 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 104 km · 65 mi · ~1 h 52 min by car

Airports near Chester

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    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 52 km32 mi · ~56 min
  2. 2
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
  3. 3
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 25 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 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  6. 6
    Spirit of St Louis Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUS 110 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 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 110 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  8. 8
    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 201 km125 mi · ~3 h 36 min
  10. 10
    Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field Flag of United StatesFort Leonard Wood, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TBN 205 km127 mi · ~3 h 39 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Chester?

The nearest airport to Chester is Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), about 52 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 104 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Chester?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 104 km from Chester in a straight line — roughly 1 h 52 min by car.

What other airports are near Chester?

Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) — 70 km, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) — 73 km and Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) — 80 km.

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

About 56 min by car for the 52 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.