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Nearest Airport to West Frankfort: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to West Frankfort is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 157 km away.

Closest airport MWA Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois 18 km · 11 mi · ~19 min by car
Closest international STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport 157 km · 98 mi · ~2 h 48 min by car

Airports near West Frankfort

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    Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois Flag of United StatesMarion, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWA 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
  2. 2
    Southern Illinois Airport Flag of United StatesMurphysboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MDH 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
  3. 3
    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  4. 4
    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 41 min
  5. 5
    Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport Flag of United StatesBelleville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BLV 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 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 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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    Owensboro Daviess County Airport Flag of United StatesOwensboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    OWB 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 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 157 km98 mi · ~2 h 48 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 173 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to West Frankfort?

The nearest airport to West Frankfort is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), 157 km away.

Which international airport is closest to West Frankfort?

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is 157 km from West Frankfort in a straight line — roughly 2 h 48 min by car.

What other airports are near West Frankfort?

Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) — 31 km, Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) — 94 km and Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) — 94 km.

How long does it take to get from West Frankfort to Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois?

About 19 min by car for the 18 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.