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Nearest Airport to Kirksville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Kirksville is Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK), about 12 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 174 km away.

Closest airport IRK Kirksville Regional Airport 12 km · 7 mi · ~13 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 174 km · 108 mi · ~3 h 07 min by car

Airports near Kirksville

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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 12 km7 mi · ~13 min
  2. 2
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
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    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min
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    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
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    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 07 min
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    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 202 km125 mi · ~3 h 36 min
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    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 204 km127 mi · ~3 h 38 min
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    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 207 km129 mi · ~3 h 42 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Kirksville?

The nearest airport to Kirksville is Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK), about 12 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 174 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Kirksville?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 174 km from Kirksville in a straight line — roughly 3 h 07 min by car.

What other airports are near Kirksville?

Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 102 km, Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN) — 121 km and Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) — 140 km.

How long does it take to get from Kirksville to Kirksville Regional Airport?

About 13 min by car for the 12 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.