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Nearest Airport to Higginsville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Higginsville is Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL), about 41 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 90 km away.

Closest airport SZL Whiteman Air Force Base 41 km · 25 mi · ~44 min by car
Closest international MCI Kansas City International Airport 90 km · 56 mi · ~1 h 36 min by car

Airports near Higginsville

  1. 1
    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
  2. 2
    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
  3. 3
    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  4. 4
    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
  5. 5
    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 133 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  6. 6
    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
  7. 7
    Philip Billard Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TOP 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 56 min
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    Topeka Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FOE 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
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    Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field Flag of United StatesFort Leonard Wood, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TBN 202 km125 mi · ~3 h 36 min
  10. 10
    Springfield Branson National Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SGF 205 km128 mi · ~3 h 40 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Higginsville?

The nearest airport to Higginsville is Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL), about 41 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 90 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Higginsville?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 90 km from Higginsville in a straight line — roughly 1 h 36 min by car.

What other airports are near Higginsville?

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) — 76 km, Kansas City International Airport (MCI) — 90 km and Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) — 129 km.

How long does it take to get from Higginsville to Whiteman Air Force Base?

About 44 min by car for the 41 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.