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Nearest Airport to Elgin: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Elgin is Rochester International Airport (RST), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 113 km away.

Closest airport RST Rochester International Airport 32 km · 20 mi · ~34 min by car
Closest international MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 113 km · 70 mi · ~2 h 02 min by car

Airports near Elgin

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    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
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    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
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    Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEau Claire, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    EAU 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
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    Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field Flag of United StatesSaint Paul, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STP 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
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    Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flag of United StatesMinneapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MSP 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 02 min
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    New Richmond Regional Airport Flag of United StatesNew Richmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RNH 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
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    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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    Volk Field Flag of United StatesCamp Douglas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VOK 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Elgin?

The nearest airport to Elgin is Rochester International Airport (RST), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 113 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Elgin?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 113 km from Elgin in a straight line — roughly 2 h 02 min by car.

What other airports are near Elgin?

La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) — 84 km, Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) — 102 km and Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) — 110 km.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Rochester International Airport?

About 34 min by car for the 32 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.