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Nearest Airport to Lancaster: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lancaster is Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK), about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 147 km away.

Closest airport IRK Kirksville Regional Airport 48 km · 30 mi · ~51 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 147 km · 91 mi · ~2 h 38 min by car

Airports near Lancaster

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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
  2. 2
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 65 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
  3. 3
    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  4. 4
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
  5. 5
    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 38 min
  6. 6
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
  7. 7
    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
  8. 8
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 198 km123 mi · ~3 h 33 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 217 km135 mi · ~3 h 53 min
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    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 219 km136 mi · ~3 h 55 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lancaster?

The nearest airport to Lancaster is Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK), about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 147 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lancaster?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 147 km from Lancaster in a straight line — roughly 2 h 38 min by car.

What other airports are near Lancaster?

Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 65 km, Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) — 122 km and Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN) — 130 km.

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

About 51 min by car for the 48 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.