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Nearest Airport to Columbus: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Columbus is Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), about 31 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Tulsa International Airport (TUL), 143 km away.

Closest airport JLN Joplin Regional Airport 31 km · 19 mi · ~33 min by car
Closest international TUL Tulsa International Airport 143 km · 89 mi · ~2 h 33 min by car

Airports near Columbus

  1. 1
    Joplin Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJoplin, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JLN 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
  2. 2
    Chanute Martin Johnson Airport Flag of United StatesChanute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CNU 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
  3. 3
    Northwest Arkansas National Airport Flag of United StatesFayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    XNA 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  4. 4
    Springfield Branson National Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SGF 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
  5. 5
    Tulsa International Airport Flag of United StatesTulsa, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    TUL 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  6. 6
    Drake Field Flag of United StatesFayetteville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FYV 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  7. 7
    Tulsa Riverside Airport Flag of United StatesTulsa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RVS 162 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
  8. 8
    Branson Airport Flag of United StatesBranson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BKG 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
  9. 9
    Boone County Airport Flag of United StatesHarrison, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HRO 181 km113 mi · ~3 h 14 min
  10. 10
    Ponca City Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPonca City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PNC 206 km128 mi · ~3 h 41 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 Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), about 31 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Tulsa International Airport (TUL), 143 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Columbus?

Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is 143 km from Columbus in a straight line — roughly 2 h 33 min by car.

What other airports are near Columbus?

Chanute Martin Johnson Airport (CNU) — 79 km, Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) — 110 km and Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) — 129 km.

How long does it take to get from Columbus to Joplin Regional Airport?

About 33 min by car for the 31 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.