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Nearest Airport to Springfield: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Springfield is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), about 5.5 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 133 km away.

Closest airport SPI Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport 5.5 km · 3 mi · ~6 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 133 km · 82 mi · ~2 h 22 min by car

Airports near Springfield

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    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 5.5 km3 mi · ~6 min
  2. 2
    Decatur Airport Flag of United StatesDecatur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DEC 67 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
  3. 3
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
  4. 4
    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal Flag of United StatesBloomington/Normal, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BMI 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  5. 5
    St Louis Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlton/St Louis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ALN 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  6. 6
    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 120 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 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 133 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  8. 8
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
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    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 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 154 km95 mi · ~2 h 45 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Springfield?

The nearest airport to Springfield is Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI), about 5.5 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 133 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Springfield?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 133 km from Springfield in a straight line — roughly 2 h 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Springfield?

Decatur Airport (DEC) — 67 km, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) — 96 km and Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) — 97 km.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport?

About 6 min by car for the 5.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.