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Nearest Airport to Buckner: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Buckner is Bowman Field (LOU), about 26 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 35 km away.

Closest airport LOU Bowman Field 26 km · 16 mi · ~28 min by car
Closest international SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 35 km · 22 mi · ~37 min by car

Airports near Buckner

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    Bowman Field Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOU 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
  2. 2
    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SDF 35 km22 mi · ~37 min
  3. 3
    Godman Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Knox, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTK 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
  4. 4
    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 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 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
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    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CLU 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min
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    Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field Flag of United StatesCincinnati, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LUK 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
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    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 133 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
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    Lake Cumberland Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSomerset, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SME 165 km102 mi · ~2 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Buckner?

The nearest airport to Buckner is Bowman Field (LOU), about 26 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 35 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Buckner?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 35 km from Buckner in a straight line — roughly 37 min by car.

What other airports are near Buckner?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) — 35 km, Godman Army Air Field (FTK) — 71 km and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) — 82 km.

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

About 28 min by car for the 26 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.