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Nearest Airport to Columbus: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Columbus is Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), about 34 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 101 km away.

Closest airport MSN Dane County Regional Truax Field 34 km · 21 mi · ~37 min by car
Closest international MKE General Mitchell International Airport 101 km · 63 mi · ~1 h 48 min by car

Airports near Columbus

  1. 1
    Dane County Regional Truax Field Flag of United StatesMadison, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MSN 34 km21 mi · ~37 min
  2. 2
    Wittman Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOshkosh, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OSH 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
  3. 3
    General Mitchell International Airport Flag of United StatesMilwaukee, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MKE 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  4. 4
    Appleton International Airport Flag of United StatesAppleton, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ATW 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  5. 5
    Volk Field Flag of United StatesCamp Douglas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VOK 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
  6. 6
    Kenosha Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKenosha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ENW 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min
  7. 7
    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RFD 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  8. 8
    Austin Straubel International Airport Flag of United StatesGreen Bay, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GRB 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 36 min
  9. 9
    Chicago Executive Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PWK 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 55 min
  10. 10
    Central Wisconsin Airport Flag of United StatesMosinee, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CWA 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Columbus?

The nearest airport to Columbus is Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), about 34 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 101 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Columbus?

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is 101 km from Columbus in a straight line — roughly 1 h 48 min by car.

What other airports are near Columbus?

Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) — 81 km, General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) — 101 km and Appleton International Airport (ATW) — 110 km.

How long does it take to get from Columbus to Dane County Regional Truax Field?

About 37 min by car for the 34 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.