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Nearest Airport to Jefferson City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Jefferson City is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), about 27 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 158 km away.

Closest airport COU Columbia Regional Airport 27 km · 17 mi · ~29 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 158 km · 98 mi · ~2 h 49 min by car

Airports near Jefferson City

  1. 1
    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
  2. 2
    Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field Flag of United StatesFort Leonard Wood, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TBN 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  3. 3
    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
  4. 4
    Spirit of St Louis Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUS 133 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  5. 5
    St. Louis Lambert International Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    STL 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
  6. 6
    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 04 min
  7. 7
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
  8. 8
    Springfield Branson National Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SGF 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min
  9. 9
    St Louis Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlton/St Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALN 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 min
  10. 10
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 203 km126 mi · ~3 h 38 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Jefferson City?

The nearest airport to Jefferson City is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), about 27 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 158 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Jefferson City?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 158 km from Jefferson City in a straight line — roughly 2 h 49 min by car.

What other airports are near Jefferson City?

Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN) — 93 km, Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) — 121 km and Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) — 133 km.

How long does it take to get from Jefferson City to Columbia Regional Airport?

About 29 min by car for the 27 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.