Why go
- City in Missouri, United States.
- Served by Grand Lake Regional Airport (NRI).
History
Joplin is a city in Jasper and Newton counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. Most of the city lies in Jasper County, with the southern portion of Joplin extending into Newton County. With a population of 51,762 at the 2020 census, Joplin is the 12th most-populous city in the state. The city covers an area of 38.21 square miles (99.0 km2) on the outer edge of the Ozark Mountains in southwestern Missouri. Joplin is the principal city of the three-county Joplin metropolitan area, which is home to 210,077 people and is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Missouri. In May 2011, a violent EF5 tornado killed more than 150 people and destroyed one-third of the city.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Grand Lake Regional Airport (NRI); 31 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JLN has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Joplin, Missouri. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.