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Nearest Airport to Merriam: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Merriam is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 31 km away.

Closest airport MKC Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport 14 km · 9 mi · ~15 min by car
Closest international MCI Kansas City International Airport 31 km · 19 mi · ~33 min by car

Airports near Merriam

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    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
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    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
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    Philip Billard Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TOP 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
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    Topeka Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FOE 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
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    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 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 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
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    Chanute Martin Johnson Airport Flag of United StatesChanute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CNU 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
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    Manhattan Regional Airport Flag of United StatesManhattan, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MHK 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
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    Marshall Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Riley (Junction City), United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FRI 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min
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    Joplin Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJoplin, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JLN 209 km130 mi · ~3 h 44 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Merriam?

The nearest airport to Merriam is Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 31 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Merriam?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 31 km from Merriam in a straight line — roughly 33 min by car.

What other airports are near Merriam?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) — 31 km, Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) — 80 km and Topeka Regional Airport (FOE) — 84 km.

How long does it take to get from Merriam to Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport?

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.