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Nearest Airport to De Soto: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to De Soto is Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), about 4.9 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 144 km away.

Closest airport MDH Southern Illinois Airport 4.9 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 144 km · 89 mi · ~2 h 34 min by car

Airports near De Soto

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    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 4.9 km3 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
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    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  5. 5
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 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 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 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 144 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 41 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 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
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    Owensboro Daviess County Airport Flag of United StatesOwensboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    OWB 181 km113 mi · ~3 h 14 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to De Soto?

The nearest airport to De Soto is Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), about 4.9 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 144 km away.

Which international airport is closest to De Soto?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 144 km from De Soto in a straight line — roughly 2 h 34 min by car.

What other airports are near De Soto?

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) — 20 km, Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) — 72 km and Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) — 93 km.

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

About 5 min by car for the 4.9 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.