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Nearest Airport to Independence: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Independence is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 41 km (26 mi) away.

Closest airport MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 41 km · 26 mi · ~44 min by car

Airports near Independence

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    Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flag of United StatesMinneapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MSP 41 km26 mi · ~44 min
  2. 2
    Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field Flag of United StatesSaint Paul, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STP 52 km32 mi · ~56 min
  3. 3
    Hutchinson Health Heliport Flag of United StatesHutchinson, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    — 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
  4. 4
    Saint Cloud Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSaint Cloud, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    STC 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
  5. 5
    New Richmond Regional Airport Flag of United StatesNew Richmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RNH 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 39 min
  6. 6
    Redwood Falls Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRedwood Falls, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RWF 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
  7. 7
    Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBrainerd, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRD 157 km97 mi · ~2 h 48 min
  8. 8
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 157 km97 mi · ~2 h 48 min
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    Chandler Field Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AXN 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
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    Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEau Claire, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    EAU 176 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 41 km (26 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Independence?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 41 km from Independence in a straight line — roughly 44 min by car.

What other airports are near Independence?

Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) — 52 km, Hutchinson Health Heliport — 55 km and Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) — 64 km.

How long does it take to get from Independence to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field?

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