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Nearest Airport to La Plata: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to La Plata is Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK), about 9.0 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 195 km away.

Closest airport IRK Kirksville Regional Airport 9.0 km · 6 mi · ~10 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 195 km · 121 mi · ~3 h 28 min by car

Airports near La Plata

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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 9.0 km6 mi · ~10 min
  2. 2
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
  3. 3
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
  4. 4
    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 136 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  5. 5
    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  6. 6
    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 170 km106 mi · ~3 h 02 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 28 min
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    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 206 km128 mi · ~3 h 41 min
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    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 206 km128 mi · ~3 h 41 min
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    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 208 km129 mi · ~3 h 43 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to La Plata?

The nearest airport to La Plata is Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK), about 9.0 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 195 km away.

Which international airport is closest to La Plata?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 195 km from La Plata in a straight line — roughly 3 h 28 min by car.

What other airports are near La Plata?

Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN) — 111 km, Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 120 km and Columbia Regional Airport (COU) — 136 km.

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

About 10 min by car for the 9.0 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.