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Nearest Airport to Bedford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Bedford is Bowman Field (LOU), about 51 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 59 km away.

Closest airport LOU Bowman Field 51 km · 31 mi · ~54 min by car
Closest international SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 59 km · 37 mi · ~1 h 04 min by car

Airports near Bedford

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    Bowman Field Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOU 51 km31 mi · ~54 min
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    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SDF 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
  3. 3
    Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport Flag of United StatesCincinnati / Covington, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CVG 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
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    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 88 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
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    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CLU 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 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 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
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    Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field Flag of United StatesCincinnati, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LUK 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
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    Indianapolis International Airport Flag of United StatesIndianapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IND 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Bedford?

The nearest airport to Bedford is Bowman Field (LOU), about 51 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 59 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Bedford?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 59 km from Bedford in a straight line — roughly 1 h 04 min by car.

What other airports are near Bedford?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) — 59 km, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) — 76 km and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) — 88 km.

How long does it take to get from Bedford to Bowman Field?

About 54 min by car for the 51 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.