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Nearest Airport to Riverside: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Riverside is Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS), about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 51 km away.

Closest airport SUS Spirit of St Louis Airport 48 km · 30 mi · ~51 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 51 km · 32 mi · ~55 min by car

Airports near Riverside

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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 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
  2. 2
    St. Louis Lambert International Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    STL 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
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    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 55 km34 mi · ~59 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 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  5. 5
    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  6. 6
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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    Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field Flag of United StatesFort Leonard Wood, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TBN 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
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    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
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    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Riverside?

The nearest airport to Riverside is Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS), about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 51 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Riverside?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 51 km from Riverside in a straight line — roughly 55 min by car.

What other airports are near Riverside?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) — 51 km, Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) — 55 km and St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) — 73 km.

How long does it take to get from Riverside to Spirit of St Louis Airport?

About 51 min by car for the 48 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.