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Nearest Airport to Albany: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Albany is Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME), about 61 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 142 km away.

Closest airport SME Lake Cumberland Regional Airport 61 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 06 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 142 km · 88 mi · ~2 h 32 min by car

Airports near Albany

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    Lake Cumberland Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSomerset, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SME 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  2. 2
    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field Flag of United StatesCrossville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSV 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  3. 3
    London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field Flag of United StatesLondon, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOZ 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  4. 4
    Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBowling Green, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BWG 118 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  5. 5
    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 126 km79 mi · ~2 h 15 min
  6. 6
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
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    Smyrna Airport Flag of United StatesSmyrna, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MQY 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
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    Nashville International Airport Flag of United StatesNashville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BNA 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 43 min
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    Godman Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Knox, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTK 154 km96 mi · ~2 h 45 min
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    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 157 km97 mi · ~2 h 48 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Albany?

The nearest airport to Albany is Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME), about 61 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 142 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Albany?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 142 km from Albany in a straight line — roughly 2 h 32 min by car.

What other airports are near Albany?

Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (CSV) — 82 km, London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) — 103 km and Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) — 118 km.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport?

About 1 h 06 min by car for the 61 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.