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City guide

Kirksville, Missouri

Kirksville is the county seat of and most populous city in Adair County, Missouri, United States. Located in Benton Township, its population was 17,530 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 17,530

Why go

  • City in Missouri, U.S.
  • Served by Trenton Municipal Airport (TRX).

History

Kirksville is the county seat of and most populous city in Adair County, Missouri, United States. Located in Benton Township, its population was 17,530 at the 2020 census. Kirksville is home to three colleges: Truman State University, Moberly Area Community College, and A.T. Still University.

Airports

Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) 7.2 mi to the centre
Kirksville, MO, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cape Air) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. St. Louis (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 1 direct destination

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 β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Trenton Municipal Airport (TRX) 54 mi to the centre
Trenton, MO, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Centerville Municipal Airport 38 mi to the centre
Centerville, IA, US
Outdoor
Chillicothe Municipal Airport 56 mi to the centre
Chillicothe, MO, US
Outdoor
Applegate Airport 14 mi to the centre
Queen City, MO, US
Outdoor
Schneider Field 15 mi to the centre
La Plata, MO, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Trenton Municipal Airport (TRX); 41 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: IRK has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. St. Louis).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kirksville, Missouri. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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