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Nearest Airport to El Paso: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to El Paso is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), about 30 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 157 km away.

Closest airport BMI Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal 30 km · 19 mi · ~33 min by car
Closest international MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 157 km · 98 mi · ~2 h 48 min by car

Airports near El Paso

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    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 30 km19 mi · ~33 min
  2. 2
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
  3. 3
    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
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    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  5. 5
    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min
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    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
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    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
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    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 157 km98 mi · ~2 h 48 min
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    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RFD 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to El Paso?

The nearest airport to El Paso is Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI), about 30 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 157 km away.

Which international airport is closest to El Paso?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 157 km from El Paso in a straight line — roughly 2 h 48 min by car.

What other airports are near El Paso?

General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) — 58 km, University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) — 100 km and Decatur Airport (DEC) — 101 km.

How long does it take to get from El Paso to Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal?

About 33 min by car for the 30 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.