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Nearest Airport to Akron: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Akron is Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS), about 45 km (28 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 149 km away.

Closest airport GUS Grissom Air Reserve Base 45 km · 28 mi · ~48 min by car
Closest international IND Indianapolis International Airport 149 km · 92 mi · ~2 h 39 min by car

Airports near Akron

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    Grissom Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesPeru, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GUS 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
  2. 2
    Fort Wayne International Airport Flag of United StatesFort Wayne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FWA 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
  3. 3
    South Bend International Airport Flag of United StatesSouth Bend, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBN 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  4. 4
    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 41 min
  5. 5
    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  6. 6
    Delaware County Johnson Field Flag of United StatesMuncie, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MIE 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  7. 7
    Purdue University Airport Flag of United StatesWest Lafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAF 104 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  8. 8
    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
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    Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Flag of United StatesKalamazoo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AZO 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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    Indianapolis International Airport Flag of United StatesIndianapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IND 149 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Akron; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Akron?

The nearest airport to Akron is Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS), about 45 km (28 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 149 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Akron?

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 149 km from Akron in a straight line — roughly 2 h 39 min by car.

What other airports are near Akron?

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) — 70 km, South Bend International Airport (SBN) — 78 km and Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) — 94 km.

How long does it take to get from Akron to Grissom Air Reserve Base?

About 48 min by car for the 45 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.