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Nearest Airport to Wathena: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Wathena is Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ), about 3.7 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 55 km away.

Closest airport STJ Rosecrans Memorial Airport 3.7 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international MCI Kansas City International Airport 55 km · 34 mi · ~59 min by car

Airports near Wathena

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    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 3.7 km2 mi · ~5 min
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    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
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    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
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    Philip Billard Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TOP 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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    Topeka Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTopeka, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FOE 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
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    Manhattan Regional Airport Flag of United StatesManhattan, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MHK 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 min
  7. 7
    Whiteman Air Force Base Flag of United StatesKnob Noster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SZL 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
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    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 172 km107 mi · ~3 h 04 min
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    Marshall Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Riley (Junction City), United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FRI 175 km108 mi · ~3 h 07 min
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    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 189 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Wathena?

The nearest airport to Wathena is Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ), about 3.7 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), 55 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Wathena?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 55 km from Wathena in a straight line — roughly 59 min by car.

What other airports are near Wathena?

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) — 55 km, Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) — 77 km and Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) — 96 km.

How long does it take to get from Wathena to Rosecrans Memorial Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 3.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.