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Nearest Airport to Excelsior Springs: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Excelsior Springs is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), about 40 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 42 km away.

Closest airport MKC Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport 40 km · 25 mi · ~43 min by car
Closest international MCI Kansas City International Airport 42 km · 26 mi · ~45 min by car

Airports near Excelsior Springs

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    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
  2. 2
    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
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    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
  4. 4
    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  5. 5
    Philip Billard Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TOP 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
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    Topeka Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FOE 131 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
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    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 183 km113 mi · ~3 h 16 min
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    Manhattan Regional Airport Flag of United StatesManhattan, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MHK 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 47 min
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    Chanute Martin Johnson Airport Flag of United StatesChanute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CNU 216 km134 mi · ~3 h 51 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Excelsior Springs?

The nearest airport to Excelsior Springs is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), about 40 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 42 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Excelsior Springs?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 42 km from Excelsior Springs in a straight line — roughly 45 min by car.

What other airports are near Excelsior Springs?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) — 42 km, Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) — 76 km and Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) — 90 km.

How long does it take to get from Excelsior Springs to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport?

About 43 min by car for the 40 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.