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Nearest Airport to Salem: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Salem is Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV), about 78 km (48 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 124 km away.

Closest airport BLV Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport 78 km · 48 mi · ~1 h 23 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 124 km · 77 mi · ~2 h 13 min by car

Airports near Salem

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    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
  2. 2
    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  3. 3
    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 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 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 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 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  6. 6
    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 134 km84 mi · ~2 h 24 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 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 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
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    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Salem?

The nearest airport to Salem is Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV), about 78 km (48 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 124 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Salem?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 124 km from Salem in a straight line — roughly 2 h 13 min by car.

What other airports are near Salem?

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) — 98 km, Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) — 98 km and St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) — 100 km.

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

About 1 h 23 min by car for the 78 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.