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Nearest Airport to Austin: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Austin is Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU), about 57 km (35 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 66 km away.

Closest airport CLU Columbus Municipal Airport 57 km · 35 mi · ~1 h 01 min by car
Closest international SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 66 km · 41 mi · ~1 h 10 min by car

Airports near Austin

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    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CLU 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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    Bowman Field Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOU 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SDF 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 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 96 km59 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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    Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport Flag of United StatesCincinnati / Covington, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CVG 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 51 min
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    Indianapolis International Airport Flag of United StatesIndianapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IND 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
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    Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field Flag of United StatesCincinnati, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LUK 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
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    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
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    Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field Flag of United StatesTerre Haute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUF 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 41 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Austin?

The nearest airport to Austin is Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU), about 57 km (35 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 66 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Austin?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 66 km from Austin in a straight line — roughly 1 h 10 min by car.

What other airports are near Austin?

Bowman Field (LOU) — 60 km, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) — 66 km and Monroe County Airport (BMG) — 82 km.

How long does it take to get from Austin to Columbus Municipal Airport?

About 1 h 01 min by car for the 57 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.