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Nearest Airport to Esther: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Esther is Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS), about 91 km (57 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 101 km away.

Closest airport SUS Spirit of St Louis Airport 91 km · 57 mi · ~1 h 38 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 101 km · 62 mi · ~1 h 48 min by car

Airports near Esther

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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 91 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
  2. 2
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 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 101 km62 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  4. 4
    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  5. 5
    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  6. 6
    St Louis Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlton/St Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALN 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  7. 7
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
  8. 8
    Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field Flag of United StatesFort Leonard Wood, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TBN 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
  9. 9
    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 176 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min
  10. 10
    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 185 km115 mi · ~3 h 18 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Esther?

The nearest airport to Esther is Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS), about 91 km (57 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 101 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Esther?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 101 km from Esther in a straight line — roughly 1 h 48 min by car.

What other airports are near Esther?

Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) — 97 km, St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) — 101 km and Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) — 107 km.

How long does it take to get from Esther to Spirit of St Louis Airport?

About 1 h 38 min by car for the 91 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.