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Nearest Airport to Memphis: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Memphis is Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK), about 51 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 173 km away.

Closest airport IRK Kirksville Regional Airport 51 km · 32 mi · ~55 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 173 km · 107 mi · ~3 h 05 min by car

Airports near Memphis

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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
  2. 2
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
  3. 3
    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
  4. 4
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  5. 5
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 173 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min
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    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 178 km111 mi · ~3 h 11 min
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    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min
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    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 211 km131 mi · ~3 h 46 min
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    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 223 km138 mi · ~3 h 59 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Memphis?

The nearest airport to Memphis is Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK), about 51 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 173 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Memphis?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 173 km from Memphis in a straight line — roughly 3 h 05 min by car.

What other airports are near Memphis?

Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 76 km, Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) — 95 km and Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN) — 101 km.

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

About 55 min by car for the 51 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.