Golden-hour view of the small general aviation terminal, hangars and light aircraft apron at Salem–Leckrone Airport in Illinois

Airport

Salem–Leckrone Airport (SLO)

Salem–Leckrone Airport (SLO) is a public-use general aviation airport serving Salem, Illinois, and the surrounding Marion County area in south-central Illinois. Located just northwest of the city near Interstate 57, it provides a practical gateway to Salem, Centralia, Mount Vernon, and nearby communities, with transfer options for onward travel.

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About Salem–Leckrone Airport

Salem–Leckrone Airport is a public-use general aviation airport located approximately two miles northwest of central Salem, Illinois, in Marion County. Activated in December 1941 and owned by the Salem Airport Authority, it supports private, corporate, recreational, and agricultural flying in south-central Illinois.

The airport operates a single asphalt runway, Runway 18/36, measuring 4,098 by 75 feet, alongside a passenger terminal building constructed in 1963. With no control tower, pilots coordinate arrivals and departures on the airport's common traffic advisory frequency.

Located less than a mile from Interstate 57, the airport provides convenient road access to Salem and nearby communities such as Centralia and Mount Vernon. An on-site fixed-base operator offers fuel, aircraft storage, flight instruction, and related aviation services.

Passenger facilities include a waiting area, restrooms, a pilot lounge, a small meeting room, and a courtesy car, making the airport a practical gateway for general aviation travelers visiting the region.

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Terminal Overview

Travelers walking beneath terminal signs inside an airport

Terminals

Salem–Leckrone Airport is a general aviation facility with a single passenger terminal building, constructed in 1963, rather than separate commercial airline terminals. The building serves private, corporate, and recreational flights, with fixed-base operator services located on the field.

Ground Transportation Services to and from Salem–Leckrone Airport

Transfers

Book private transfers from Salem–Leckrone Airport to hotels, business locations, and destinations across Salem, Centralia, Mount Vernon, and the surrounding region.

Hourly Chauffeur

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Car Rental

Rent a car from Salem–Leckrone Airport for independent travel around Salem and onward trips to nearby communities and attractions.

Bus & Group Transfers

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