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Nearest Airport to Effingham: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Effingham is Decatur Airport (DEC), about 84 km (52 mi) away.

Closest airport DEC Decatur Airport 84 km · 52 mi · ~1 h 30 min by car

Airports near Effingham

  1. 1
    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
  2. 2
    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  3. 3
    Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field Flag of United StatesTerre Haute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUF 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
  4. 4
    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 126 km79 mi · ~2 h 15 min
  5. 5
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
  6. 6
    St Louis Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlton/St Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALN 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  7. 7
    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
  8. 8
    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 154 km96 mi · ~2 h 45 min
  9. 9
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
  10. 10
    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Effingham?

The nearest airport to Effingham is Decatur Airport (DEC), about 84 km (52 mi) away.

What other airports are near Effingham?

University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) — 105 km, Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) — 113 km and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) — 126 km.

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

About 1 h 30 min by car for the 84 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.