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Nearest Airport to New Athens: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to New Athens is Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV), about 25 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 64 km away.

Closest airport BLV Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport 25 km · 15 mi · ~26 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 64 km · 40 mi · ~1 h 08 min by car

Airports near New Athens

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    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 25 km15 mi · ~26 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 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 08 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 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
  4. 4
    Spirit of St Louis Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUS 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
  5. 5
    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  6. 6
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 99 km61 mi · ~1 h 46 min
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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
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    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 170 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
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    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
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    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 189 km117 mi · ~3 h 23 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to New Athens?

The nearest airport to New Athens is Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV), about 25 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 64 km away.

Which international airport is closest to New Athens?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 64 km from New Athens in a straight line — roughly 1 h 08 min by car.

What other airports are near New Athens?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) — 64 km, St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) — 64 km and Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) — 77 km.

How long does it take to get from New Athens to Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport?

About 26 min by car for the 25 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.