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Nearest Airport to Independence: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Independence is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 35 km away.

Closest airport MKC Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car
Closest international MCI Kansas City International Airport 35 km · 22 mi · ~37 min by car

Airports near Independence

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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 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
  2. 2
    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 35 km22 mi · ~37 min
  3. 3
    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
  4. 4
    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  5. 5
    Philip Billard Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TOP 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
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    Topeka Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FOE 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
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    Chanute Martin Johnson Airport Flag of United StatesChanute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CNU 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
  8. 8
    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 192 km119 mi · ~3 h 26 min
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    Manhattan Regional Airport Flag of United StatesManhattan, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MHK 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min
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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Independence?

The nearest airport to Independence is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 35 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Independence?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 35 km from Independence in a straight line — roughly 37 min by car.

What other airports are near Independence?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) — 35 km, Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) — 85 km and Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) — 87 km.

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

About 17 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.