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Nearest Airport to Baton Rouge: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Baton Rouge is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 102 km away.

Closest airport BTR Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 11 km · 7 mi · ~11 min by car
Closest international MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 102 km · 63 mi · ~1 h 49 min by car

Airports near Baton Rouge

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    Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesBaton Rouge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BTR 11 km7 mi · ~11 min
  2. 2
    Acadiana Regional Airport Flag of United StatesNew Iberia, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ARA 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
  3. 3
    Lafayette Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LFT 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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    Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MSY 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  5. 5
    McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field Flag of United StatesMcComb, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MCB 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  6. 6
    Lakefront Airport Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NEW 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
  7. 7
    New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NBG 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
  8. 8
    Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ESF 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
  9. 9
    Alexandria International Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AEX 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
  10. 10
    Lake Charles Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLake Charles, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LCH 199 km123 mi · ~3 h 33 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Baton Rouge?

The nearest airport to Baton Rouge is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 102 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Baton Rouge?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 102 km from Baton Rouge in a straight line — roughly 1 h 49 min by car.

What other airports are near Baton Rouge?

Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) — 81 km, Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) — 81 km and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — 102 km.

How long does it take to get from Baton Rouge to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport?

About 11 min by car for the 11 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.