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Nearest Airport to Washington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Washington is Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS), about 33 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 60 km away.

Closest airport SUS Spirit of St Louis Airport 33 km · 21 mi · ~36 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 60 km · 37 mi · ~1 h 04 min by car

Airports near Washington

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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 33 km21 mi · ~36 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 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 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 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
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    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 102 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  5. 5
    Columbia Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbia, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    COU 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 56 min
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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 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
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    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
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    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 min
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    Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SPI 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Washington?

The nearest airport to Washington is Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS), about 33 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 60 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Washington?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 60 km from Washington in a straight line — roughly 1 h 04 min by car.

What other airports are near Washington?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) — 60 km, St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) — 92 km and Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) — 102 km.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Spirit of St Louis Airport?

About 36 min by car for the 33 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.