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Nearest Airport to Slater: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Slater is Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL), about 68 km (42 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 142 km away.

Closest airport SZL Whiteman Air Force Base 68 km · 42 mi · ~1 h 13 min by car
Closest international MCI Kansas City International Airport 142 km · 88 mi · ~2 h 32 min by car

Airports near Slater

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    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
  2. 2
    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
  3. 3
    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  4. 4
    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  5. 5
    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  6. 6
    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 170 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
  7. 7
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min
  8. 8
    Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field Flag of United StatesFort Leonard Wood, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TBN 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 216 km135 mi · ~3 h 52 min
  10. 10
    Spirit of St Louis Airport Flag of United StatesSt Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUS 218 km135 mi · ~3 h 54 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Slater?

The nearest airport to Slater is Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL), about 68 km (42 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 142 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Slater?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 142 km from Slater in a straight line — roughly 2 h 32 min by car.

What other airports are near Slater?

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) — 86 km, Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) — 107 km and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) — 132 km.

How long does it take to get from Slater to Whiteman Air Force Base?

About 1 h 13 min by car for the 68 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.