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Jefferson City, MO

S. state of Missouri.

Type CityPopulation 43,228Metro Area Population 415,747

Why go

  • Capital city of Missouri, U.S.
  • Served by Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF).

History

Jefferson City, officially City of Jefferson and informally Jeff City, is the capital of the U.S. state of Missouri. It had a population of 43,228 at the 2020 United States census, ranking as the 16th most populous city in the state, but the 9th least populous U.S. state capital. It is also the county seat of Cole County and the principal city of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Statistical Area, the second-most-populous metropolitan area in Mid-Missouri and the fifth-most populous in the state. It forms part of the nine-county Columbia–Jefferson City–Moberly combined statistical area, which has 415,747 residents. Most of the city is located within Cole County, with a small northern section extending into adjacent Callaway County.

Airports

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 17 mi to the centre
11300 S Airport Dr, Columbia, MO 65201 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) 2.4 mi to the centre
500 Airport Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65101 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Monte Carlo Airport 3.9 mi to the centre
Holts Summit, MO, US
Outdoor
Flying E Field 17 mi to the centre
Fulton, 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 — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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