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Nearest Airport to Manhattan: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Manhattan is Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK), about 41 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 45 km away.

Closest airport IKK Greater Kankakee Airport 41 km · 25 mi · ~44 min by car
Closest international MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 45 km · 28 mi · ~48 min by car

Airports near Manhattan

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    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
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    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 52 km33 mi · ~56 min
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    Dupage Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/West Chicago, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DPA 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
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    Chicago Executive Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PWK 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
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    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
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    Chicago Rockford International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago/Rockford, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RFD 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
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    Kenosha Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKenosha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ENW 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Manhattan?

The nearest airport to Manhattan is Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK), about 41 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 45 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Manhattan?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 45 km from Manhattan in a straight line — roughly 48 min by car.

What other airports are near Manhattan?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) — 45 km, Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) — 52 km and Dupage Airport (DPA) — 58 km.

How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Greater Kankakee Airport?

About 44 min by car for the 41 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.