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Nearest Airport to Saint Elmo: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Saint Elmo is Decatur Airport (DEC), about 90 km (56 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 135 km away.

Closest airport DEC Decatur Airport 90 km · 56 mi · ~1 h 36 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 135 km · 84 mi · ~2 h 25 min by car

Airports near Saint Elmo

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    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 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 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
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    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  5. 5
    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 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 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
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    Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field Flag of United StatesTerre Haute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUF 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 min
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    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
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    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Saint Elmo?

The nearest airport to Saint Elmo is Decatur Airport (DEC), about 90 km (56 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 135 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Saint Elmo?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 135 km from Saint Elmo in a straight line — roughly 2 h 25 min by car.

What other airports are near Saint Elmo?

Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) — 101 km, St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) — 105 km and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) — 115 km.

How long does it take to get from Saint Elmo to Decatur Airport?

About 1 h 36 min by car for the 90 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.