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Nearest Airport to Houston: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Houston is Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN), about 49 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 210 km away.

Closest airport TBN Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field 49 km · 30 mi · ~52 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 210 km · 131 mi · ~3 h 46 min by car

Airports near Houston

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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 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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    Ozark Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMountain Home, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    WMH 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
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    Springfield Branson National Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SGF 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
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    Branson Airport Flag of United StatesBranson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BKG 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
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    Boone County Airport Flag of United StatesHarrison, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HRO 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min
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    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
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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 187 km116 mi · ~3 h 21 min
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    Jonesboro Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesJonesboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JBR 203 km126 mi · ~3 h 38 min
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    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 209 km130 mi · ~3 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 210 km131 mi · ~3 h 46 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Houston?

The nearest airport to Houston is Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN), about 49 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 210 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Houston?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 210 km from Houston in a straight line — roughly 3 h 46 min by car.

What other airports are near Houston?

Ozark Regional Airport (WMH) — 116 km, Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) — 127 km and Branson Airport (BKG) — 142 km.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field?

About 52 min by car for the 49 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.