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Nearest Airport to Amherst: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Amherst is Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Richmond International Airport (RIC), 153 km away.

Closest airport LYH Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field 32 km · 20 mi · ~34 min by car
Closest international RIC Richmond International Airport 153 km · 95 mi · ~2 h 44 min by car

Airports near Amherst

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    Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field Flag of United StatesLynchburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LYH 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
  2. 2
    Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWeyers Cave, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SHD 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
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    Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Flag of United StatesCharlottesville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHO 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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    Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRoanoke, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ROA 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  5. 5
    Danville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDanville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DAN 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  6. 6
    Lake Country Regional Airport Flag of United StatesClarksville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 118 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
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    Greenbrier Valley Airport Flag of United StatesLewisburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LWB 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
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    Richmond International Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    RIC 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
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    Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesElkins, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EKN 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
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    Piedmont Triad International Airport Flag of United StatesGreensboro, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSO 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Amherst?

The nearest airport to Amherst is Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Richmond International Airport (RIC), 153 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Amherst?

Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 153 km from Amherst in a straight line — roughly 2 h 44 min by car.

What other airports are near Amherst?

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) — 77 km, Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) — 81 km and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) — 87 km.

How long does it take to get from Amherst to Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field?

About 34 min by car for the 32 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.