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Nearest Airport to Lexington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lexington is Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL), about 58 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 73 km away.

Closest airport SZL Whiteman Air Force Base 58 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 02 min by car
Closest international MCI Kansas City International Airport 73 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 18 min by car

Airports near Lexington

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    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
  2. 2
    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  3. 3
    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  4. 4
    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  5. 5
    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
  6. 6
    Philip Billard Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TOP 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
  7. 7
    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 43 min
  8. 8
    Topeka Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FOE 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
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    Chanute Martin Johnson Airport Flag of United StatesChanute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CNU 219 km136 mi · ~3 h 55 min
  10. 10
    Springfield Branson National Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SGF 220 km137 mi · ~3 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lexington?

The nearest airport to Lexington is Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL), about 58 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 73 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lexington?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 73 km from Lexington in a straight line — roughly 1 h 18 min by car.

What other airports are near Lexington?

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) — 62 km, Kansas City International Airport (MCI) — 73 km and Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) — 110 km.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to Whiteman Air Force Base?

About 1 h 02 min by car for the 58 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.