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Nearest Airport to Mount Vernon: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mount Vernon is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), about 64 km (40 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 136 km away.

Closest airport MWA Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois 64 km · 40 mi · ~1 h 08 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 136 km · 85 mi · ~2 h 26 min by car

Airports near Mount Vernon

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    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 08 min
  2. 2
    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
  3. 3
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
  4. 4
    St Louis Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlton/St Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALN 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  5. 5
    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  6. 6
    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 24 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 136 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  8. 8
    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
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    Spirit of St Louis Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUS 157 km98 mi · ~2 h 48 min
  10. 10
    Owensboro Daviess County Airport Flag of United StatesOwensboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    OWB 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mount Vernon?

The nearest airport to Mount Vernon is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), about 64 km (40 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 136 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mount Vernon?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 136 km from Mount Vernon in a straight line — roughly 2 h 26 min by car.

What other airports are near Mount Vernon?

Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) — 67 km, Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) — 85 km and St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) — 118 km.

How long does it take to get from Mount Vernon to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois?

About 1 h 08 min by car for the 64 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.