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Nearest Airport to Columbia: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Columbia is Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV), about 34 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 37 km away.

Closest airport BLV Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport 34 km · 21 mi · ~36 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 37 km · 23 mi · ~40 min by car

Airports near Columbia

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    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 34 km21 mi · ~36 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 37 km23 mi · ~40 min
  3. 3
    Spirit of St Louis Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUS 46 km29 mi · ~49 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 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
  5. 5
    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
  6. 6
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
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    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
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    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min
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    Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field Flag of United StatesFort Leonard Wood, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TBN 187 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Columbia?

The nearest airport to Columbia is Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV), about 34 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 37 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Columbia?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 37 km from Columbia in a straight line — roughly 40 min by car.

What other airports are near Columbia?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) — 37 km, Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) — 46 km and St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) — 51 km.

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

About 36 min by car for the 34 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.