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Nearest Airport to Bryson City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Bryson City is Western Carolina Regional Airport, about 46 km (28 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 65 km away.

Closest airport KRHP Western Carolina Regional Airport 46 km · 28 mi · ~49 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 65 km · 40 mi · ~1 h 09 min by car

Airports near Bryson City

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    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 46 km28 mi · ~49 min
  2. 2
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
  3. 3
    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  4. 4
    Greenville Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GMU 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
  5. 5
    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  6. 6
    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville/Greer/Spartanburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSP 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  7. 7
    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
  8. 8
    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field Flag of United StatesCrossville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSV 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
  9. 9
    Athens Ben Epps Airport Flag of United StatesAthens, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AHN 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
  10. 10
    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) Flag of United StatesChattanooga, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHA 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Bryson City?

The nearest airport to Bryson City is Western Carolina Regional Airport, about 46 km (28 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 65 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Bryson City?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 65 km from Bryson City in a straight line — roughly 1 h 09 min by car.

What other airports are near Bryson City?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) — 65 km, Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) — 82 km and Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) — 119 km.

How long does it take to get from Bryson City to Western Carolina Regional Airport?

About 49 min by car for the 46 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.