9 airports in Missouri handle scheduled commercial passenger service. OurAirports classifies 2 of them as large airports: MCI (Kansas City International Airport), STL (St. Louis Lambert International Airport). Select one below for its drive time calculator, nearby cities and alternatives.
| Code | Airport | City | Size | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCI | Kansas City International Airport | Kansas City | Large airport | 1,026 ft |
| STL | St. Louis Lambert International Airport | St Louis | Large airport | 618 ft |
| BKG | Branson Airport | Branson | Medium-sized airport | 1,302 ft |
| CGI | Cape Girardeau Regional Airport | Cape Girardeau | Medium-sized airport | 342 ft |
| COU | Columbia Regional Airport | Columbia | Medium-sized airport | 889 ft |
| TBN | Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field | Fort Leonard Wood | Medium-sized airport | 1,159 ft |
| JLN | Joplin Regional Airport | Joplin | Medium-sized airport | 981 ft |
| IRK | Kirksville Regional Airport | Kirksville | Medium-sized airport | 966 ft |
| SGF | Springfield Branson National Airport | Springfield | Medium-sized airport | 1,268 ft |
The 12 largest population centres in Missouri and the closest airport with scheduled service to each. Distances are straight-line — select a row to calculate the real driving time.
| City | Nearest airport | Straight line | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | MCI Kansas City International Airport | 16 mi | Drive time → |
| St. Louis | STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 12 mi | Drive time → |
| Springfield | SGF Springfield Branson National Airport | 5.9 mi | Drive time → |
| Independence | MCI Kansas City International Airport | 22 mi | Drive time → |
| Columbia | COU Columbia Regional Airport | 11 mi | Drive time → |
| Lee's Summit | MCI Kansas City International Airport | 32 mi | Drive time → |
| O'Fallon | STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 18 mi | Drive time → |
| St. Joseph | MCI Kansas City International Airport | 33 mi | Drive time → |
| St. Charles | STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 7.4 mi | Drive time → |
| St. Peters | STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 14 mi | Drive time → |
| Blue Springs | MCI Kansas City International Airport | 30 mi | Drive time → |
| Florissant | STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport | 3.8 mi | Drive time → |
9 airports in Missouri handle scheduled commercial passenger service. OurAirports classifies 2 of them as large airports: MCI (Kansas City International Airport), STL (St. Louis Lambert International Airport).
It depends on which airport and where you start. Pick any Missouri airport from the table on this page to open its own drive time calculator, then enter your address for a road-distance estimate and a recommended departure time.
Compare actual drive times rather than map distances — terrain and highway layout mean the nearest airport is often not the quickest to reach. Each Missouri airport page lists the other airports within 200 miles so you can check the alternatives side by side.