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Nearest Airport to Columbia: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Columbia is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 172 km away.

Closest airport COU Columbia Regional Airport 18 km · 11 mi · ~19 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 172 km · 107 mi · ~3 h 04 min by car

Airports near Columbia

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    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
  2. 2
    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
  3. 3
    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 17 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 136 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  5. 5
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 147 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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    Spirit of St Louis Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUS 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 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 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 04 min
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    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 196 km122 mi · ~3 h 30 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 198 km123 mi · ~3 h 32 min
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    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 209 km130 mi · ~3 h 44 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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 172 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Columbia?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 172 km from Columbia in a straight line — roughly 3 h 04 min by car.

What other airports are near Columbia?

Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) — 108 km, Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) — 128 km and Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN) — 136 km.

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

About 19 min by car for the 18 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.