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Nearest Airport to Independence: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Independence is La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE), about 55 km (34 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 154 km away.

Closest airport LSE La Crosse Regional Airport 55 km · 34 mi · ~59 min by car
Closest international MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 154 km · 96 mi · ~2 h 45 min by car

Airports near Independence

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    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
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    Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEau Claire, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    EAU 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  4. 4
    Volk Field Flag of United StatesCamp Douglas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VOK 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  5. 5
    New Richmond Regional Airport Flag of United StatesNew Richmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RNH 125 km77 mi · ~2 h 14 min
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    Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field Flag of United StatesSaint Paul, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STP 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
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    Central Wisconsin Airport Flag of United StatesMosinee, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CWA 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
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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 154 km96 mi · ~2 h 45 min
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    Wausau Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesWausau, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AUW 155 km97 mi · ~2 h 46 min
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    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 04 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 La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE), about 55 km (34 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 154 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Independence?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 154 km from Independence in a straight line — roughly 2 h 45 min by car.

What other airports are near Independence?

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) — 57 km, Rochester International Airport (RST) — 100 km and Volk Field (VOK) — 104 km.

How long does it take to get from Independence to La Crosse Regional Airport?

About 59 min by car for the 55 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.