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Nearest Airport to Jonesboro: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Jonesboro is Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), about 36 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 173 km away.

Closest airport MDH Southern Illinois Airport 36 km · 23 mi · ~39 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 173 km · 108 mi · ~3 h 06 min by car

Airports near Jonesboro

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    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 36 km23 mi · ~39 min
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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 37 km23 mi · ~39 min
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    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
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    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 131 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 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 173 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
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    St Louis Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlton/St Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALN 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
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    Arkansas International Airport Flag of United StatesBlytheville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BYH 176 km109 mi · ~3 h 09 min
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    Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) Flag of United StatesFort Campbell, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HOP 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Jonesboro?

The nearest airport to Jonesboro is Southern Illinois Airport (MDH), about 36 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 173 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Jonesboro?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 173 km from Jonesboro in a straight line — roughly 3 h 06 min by car.

What other airports are near Jonesboro?

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) — 37 km, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) — 40 km and Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) — 62 km.

How long does it take to get from Jonesboro to Southern Illinois Airport?

About 39 min by car for the 36 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.