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Nearest Airport to Princeton: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Princeton is Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK), about 94 km (59 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 126 km away.

Closest airport IRK Kirksville Regional Airport 94 km · 59 mi · ~1 h 41 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 126 km · 78 mi · ~2 h 15 min by car

Airports near Princeton

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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 94 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
  2. 2
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 123 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
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    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  5. 5
    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
  6. 6
    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 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 186 km115 mi · ~3 h 19 min
  8. 8
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 209 km130 mi · ~3 h 44 min
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    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 211 km131 mi · ~3 h 46 min
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    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 212 km131 mi · ~3 h 47 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Princeton?

The nearest airport to Princeton is Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK), about 94 km (59 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 126 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Princeton?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 126 km from Princeton in a straight line — roughly 2 h 15 min by car.

What other airports are near Princeton?

Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 123 km, Des Moines International Airport (DSM) — 126 km and Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) — 133 km.

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

About 1 h 41 min by car for the 94 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.