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Nearest Airport to East Saint Louis: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to East Saint Louis is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), about 23 km (15 mi) away.

Closest airport STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 23 km · 15 mi · ~25 min by car

Airports near East Saint Louis

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    St. Louis Lambert International Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    STL 23 km15 mi · ~25 min
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    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 29 km18 mi · ~31 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 31 km19 mi · ~33 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 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
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    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  6. 6
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min
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    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 55 min
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    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 04 min
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    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 07 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to East Saint Louis?

The nearest airport to East Saint Louis is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), about 23 km (15 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to East Saint Louis?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 23 km from East Saint Louis in a straight line — roughly 25 min by car.

What other airports are near East Saint Louis?

Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) — 29 km, St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) — 31 km and Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) — 44 km.

How long does it take to get from East Saint Louis to St. Louis Lambert International Airport?

About 25 min by car for the 23 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.