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Nearest Airport to Decatur: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Decatur is Decatur Airport (DEC), about 7.6 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 172 km away.

Closest airport DEC Decatur Airport 7.6 km · 5 mi · ~8 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 172 km · 107 mi · ~3 h 04 min by car

Airports near Decatur

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    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 7.6 km5 mi · ~8 min
  2. 2
    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  3. 3
    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  4. 4
    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
  5. 5
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
  6. 6
    St Louis Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlton/St Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALN 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min
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    Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field Flag of United StatesTerre Haute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUF 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
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    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 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

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Decatur?

The nearest airport to Decatur is Decatur Airport (DEC), about 7.6 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 172 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Decatur?

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

What other airports are near Decatur?

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) — 62 km, University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) — 62 km and Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) — 71 km.

How long does it take to get from Decatur to Decatur Airport?

About 8 min by car for the 7.6 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.