Nearby Airports

Introduction ...

When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<1> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Platte Gardens.

Please keep in mind that these airports were chosen based on their air-distance from Platte Gardens. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.

For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.

Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Platte Gardens.

Large Airports ...

Kansas City Intl. (MCI/KMCI)
(Less than 2 miles to the west southwest)
- Official website: https://www.flykci.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MCI ICAO: KMCI
- GPS Coordinates: 39.297605, -94.713906<2>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Kansas City International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
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- Current Airport Weather for Kansas City Intl.
- Additional airport information:
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Eppley Airfield (OMA/KOMA)
(152 miles [244.6 km] to the north northwest)
- Official website: https://www.flyoma.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: OMA ICAO: KOMA
- GPS Coordinates: 41.303167, -95.894056<3>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Eppley Airfield
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
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- Current Airport Weather for Eppley Airfield
- Additional airport information:
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Des Moines Intl. (DSM/KDSM)
(163 miles [262.3 km] to the north northeast)
- Official website: https://www.dsmairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: DSM ICAO: KDSM
- GPS Coordinates: 41.533972, -93.663083<4>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Des Moines International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
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- Current Airport Weather for Des Moines Intl.
- Additional airport information:
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Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT/KICT)
(187 miles [300.9 km] to the southwest)
- Official website: https://www.flywichita.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ICT ICAO: KICT
- GPS Coordinates: 37.649944, -97.433056<5>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
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- Current Airport Weather for Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Additional airport information:
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Tulsa Intl. (TUL/KTUL)
(224 miles [360.5 km] to the south southwest)
- Official website: https://www.tulsaairports.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: TUL ICAO: KTUL
- GPS Coordinates: 36.198389, -95.888111<6>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Tulsa International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
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- Additional airport information:
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Lambert - St. Louis Intl. (STL/KSTL)
(234 miles [376.6 km] to the east)
- Official website: https://www.flystl.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: STL ICAO: KSTL
- GPS Coordinates: 38.748697, -90.370029<7>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Lambert - Saint Louis International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
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- Current Airport Weather for Lambert - St. Louis Intl.
- Additional airport information:
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Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service ...

Charles B. Wheeler Airport (MKC/KMKC)
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southeast)
- Official website: https://www.flymkc.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MKC ICAO: KMKC
- GPS Coordinates: 39.123169, -94.592758<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
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- Current Airport Weather for Charles B. Wheeler Airport
- Additional airport information:
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Forbes Fld. (FOE/KFOE)
(57 miles [91.7 km] to the west southwest)
- Official website: https://www.mtaa-topeka.org/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: FOE ICAO: KFOE
- GPS Coordinates: 38.950944, -95.663611<9>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Forbes Field
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
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- Current Airport Weather for Forbes Fld.
- Additional airport information:
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Manhattan Rgnl. (MHK/KMHK)
(106 miles [170.6 km] to the west)
- Official website: https://www.flymhk.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: MHK ICAO: KMHK
- GPS Coordinates: 39.140972, -96.670833<10>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Manhattan Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
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General Aviation Airports ...

Fairfax Muni.
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south southeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 39.148059, -94.599678<11>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Fairfax Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Fairfax Muni.
Midwest National Airport (FAA ID: GPH)
(20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
- GPS Coordinates: 39.332500, -94.309639<12>
  (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Midwest National Air Center Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Midwest National Airport
McComas - Lees Summit Muni.
(28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 38.963896, -94.373839<13>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on McComas - Lees Summit Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for McComas - Lees Summit Muni.
State Line Airpark
(29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
- GPS Coordinates: 38.886952, -94.609123<14>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
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- Current Airport Weather for State Line Airpark
Continue List (10 more) ...
- Lee's Summit Muni. (ICAO: KLXT)
  (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KLXT
  - GPS Coordinates: 38.959694, -94.371361<15>
    (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Lee's Summit Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
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  - Current Airport Weather for Lee's Summit Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
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- Johnson County Exec. (TUJ/KOJC)
  (31 miles [49.9 km] to the south)
  - Official website: https://jocogov.org/dept/airport-commission/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: TUJ ICAO: KOJC
  - GPS Coordinates: 38.847602, -94.737586<16>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Johnson County Executive Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
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  - Current Airport Weather for Johnson County Exec.
  - Additional airport information:
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- East Kansas City (FAA ID: 3GV)
  (32 miles [51.5 km] to the southeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 39.015562, -94.213280<17>
    (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on East Kansas City
  - Current Airport Weather for East Kansas City
- Amelia Earhart Airport (FAA ID: K59)
  (32 miles [51.5 km] to the northwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 39.570525, -95.180331<18>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Amelia Earhart Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Amelia Earhart Airport
- Lawrence Muni. (LWC/KLWC)
  (34 miles [54.7 km] to the southwest)
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: LWC ICAO: KLWC
  - GPS Coordinates: 39.011111, -95.216472<19>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Lawrence Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
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  - Current Airport Weather for Lawrence Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
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- New Century Aircenter (ICAO: KIXD)
  (34 miles [54.7 km] to the south southwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KIXD
  - GPS Coordinates: 38.830917, -94.890306<20>
    (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on New Century Aircenter
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
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  - Current Airport Weather for New Century Aircenter
  - Additional airport information:
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- Rosecrans Meml. (ICAO: KSTJ)
  (34 miles [54.7 km] to the north northwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KSTJ
  - GPS Coordinates: 39.771944, -94.909706<21>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Rosecrans Memorial Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
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  - Current Airport Weather for Rosecrans Meml.
  - Additional airport information:
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- Cameron Meml. (FAA ID: EZZ)
  (36 miles [57.9 km] to the northeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 39.727556, -94.276389<22>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Cameron Memorial Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Cameron Meml.
- Gardner Muni. (FAA ID: K34)
  (37 miles [59.5 km] to the south southwest)
  - GPS Coordinates: 38.806906, -94.956172<23>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Gardner Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Gardner Muni.
- Harry S. Truman Rgnl. (FAA ID: 2M1)
  (37 miles [59.5 km] to the east southeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 39.019639, -94.086500<24>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Harry S. Truman Regional Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Harry S. Truman Rgnl.

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Platte Gardens), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.
<2>	GPS Coordinates for Kansas City International Airport: Decimal: 39.29760, -94.713906 DDMMSS: 39° 17' 51", -94° 42' 50"
<3>	GPS Coordinates for Eppley Airfield: Decimal: 41.30316, -95.894056 DDMMSS: 41° 18' 11", -95° 53' 38"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Des Moines International Airport: Decimal: 41.53397, -93.663083 DDMMSS: 41° 32' 2", -93° 39' 47"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Wichita Mid-Continent Airport: Decimal: 37.64994, -97.433056 DDMMSS: 37° 38' 59", -97° 25' 59"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Tulsa International Airport: Decimal: 36.19838, -95.888111 DDMMSS: 36° 11' 54", -95° 53' 17"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Lambert - Saint Louis International Airport: Decimal: 38.74869, -90.370029 DDMMSS: 38° 44' 55", -90° 22' 12"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport: Decimal: 39.12316, -94.592758 DDMMSS: 39° 7' 23", -94° 35' 33"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Forbes Field: Decimal: 38.95094, -95.663611 DDMMSS: 38° 57' 3", -95° 39' 48"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Manhattan Regional Airport: Decimal: 39.14097, -96.670833 DDMMSS: 39° 8' 27", -96° 40' 14"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Fairfax Municipal Airport: Decimal: 39.14805, -94.599678 DDMMSS: 39° 8' 52", -94° 35' 58"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Midwest National Air Center Airport: Decimal: 39.33250, -94.309639 DDMMSS: 39° 19' 57", -94° 18' 34"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for McComas - Lees Summit Municipal Airport: Decimal: 38.96389, -94.373839 DDMMSS: 38° 57' 50", -94° 22' 25"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for State Line Airpark: Decimal: 38.88695, -94.609123 DDMMSS: 38° 53' 13", -94° 36' 32"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Lee's Summit Municipal Airport: Decimal: 38.95969, -94.371361 DDMMSS: 38° 57' 34", -94° 22' 16"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Johnson County Executive Airport: Decimal: 38.84760, -94.737586 DDMMSS: 38° 50' 51", -94° 44' 15"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for East Kansas City: Decimal: 39.01556, -94.213280 DDMMSS: 39° 0' 56", -94° 12' 47"
<18>	GPS Coordinates for Amelia Earhart Airport: Decimal: 39.57052, -95.180331 DDMMSS: 39° 34' 13", -95° 10' 49"
<19>	GPS Coordinates for Lawrence Municipal Airport: Decimal: 39.01111, -95.216472 DDMMSS: 39° 0' 39", -95° 12' 59"
<20>	GPS Coordinates for New Century Aircenter: Decimal: 38.83091, -94.890306 DDMMSS: 38° 49' 51", -94° 53' 25"
<21>	GPS Coordinates for Rosecrans Memorial Airport: Decimal: 39.77194, -94.909706 DDMMSS: 39° 46' 18", -94° 54' 34"
<22>	GPS Coordinates for Cameron Memorial Airport: Decimal: 39.72755, -94.276389 DDMMSS: 39° 43' 39", -94° 16' 35"
<23>	GPS Coordinates for Gardner Municipal Airport: Decimal: 38.80690, -94.956172 DDMMSS: 38° 48' 24", -94° 57' 22"
<24>	GPS Coordinates for Harry S. Truman Regional Airport: Decimal: 39.01963, -94.086500 DDMMSS: 39° 1' 10", -94° 5' 11"