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Nearest Airport to Salem: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Salem is Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN), about 54 km (34 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 159 km away.

Closest airport TBN Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field 54 km · 34 mi · ~58 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 159 km · 99 mi · ~2 h 51 min by car

Airports near Salem

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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 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
  2. 2
    Spirit of St Louis Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUS 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  3. 3
    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 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 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min
  5. 5
    Ozark Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMountain Home, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    WMH 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 56 min
  6. 6
    Springfield Branson National Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SGF 170 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
  7. 7
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min
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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 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 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min
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    Branson Airport Flag of United StatesBranson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BKG 193 km120 mi · ~3 h 26 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 Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN), about 54 km (34 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 159 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Salem?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 159 km from Salem in a straight line — roughly 2 h 51 min by car.

What other airports are near Salem?

Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) — 137 km, Columbia Regional Airport (COU) — 143 km and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) — 159 km.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field?

About 58 min by car for the 54 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.