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Nearest Airport to Mexico: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mexico is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), about 49 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 139 km away.

Closest airport COU Columbia Regional Airport 49 km · 30 mi · ~52 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 139 km · 86 mi · ~2 h 29 min by car

Airports near Mexico

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    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
  2. 2
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  3. 3
    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  4. 4
    Spirit of St Louis Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUS 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 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 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min
  6. 6
    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 43 min
  7. 7
    Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field Flag of United StatesFort Leonard Wood, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TBN 160 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min
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    St Louis Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlton/St Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALN 162 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
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    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min
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    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 191 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mexico?

The nearest airport to Mexico is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), about 49 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 139 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mexico?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 139 km from Mexico in a straight line — roughly 2 h 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Mexico?

Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN) — 104 km, Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) — 117 km and Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) — 121 km.

How long does it take to get from Mexico to Columbia Regional Airport?

About 52 min by car for the 49 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.