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Nearest Airport to Macon: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Macon is Decatur Airport (DEC), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 160 km away.

Closest airport DEC Decatur Airport 18 km · 11 mi · ~19 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 160 km · 99 mi · ~2 h 51 min by car

Airports near Macon

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    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
  2. 2
    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
  3. 3
    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  4. 4
    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
  5. 5
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min
  6. 6
    St Louis Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlton/St Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALN 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
  7. 7
    Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field Flag of United StatesTerre Haute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUF 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
  8. 8
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 149 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 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 160 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min
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    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Macon?

The nearest airport to Macon is Decatur Airport (DEC), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 160 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Macon?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 160 km from Macon in a straight line — roughly 2 h 51 min by car.

What other airports are near Macon?

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) — 60 km, University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) — 71 km and Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) — 85 km.

How long does it take to get from Macon to Decatur Airport?

About 19 min by car for the 18 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.