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Nearest Airport to Central: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Central 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), 97 km away.

Closest airport BTR Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car
Closest international MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 97 km · 60 mi · ~1 h 44 min by car

Airports near Central

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    Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesBaton Rouge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BTR 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
  2. 2
    McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field Flag of United StatesMcComb, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MCB 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 34 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 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  4. 4
    Lafayette Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LFT 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  5. 5
    Acadiana Regional Airport Flag of United StatesNew Iberia, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ARA 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  6. 6
    Lakefront Airport Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NEW 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 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 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
  8. 8
    Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ESF 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 43 min
  9. 9
    Alexandria International Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AEX 168 km104 mi · ~3 h 00 min
  10. 10
    Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesHattiesburg, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HBG 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Central?

The nearest airport to Central 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), 97 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Central?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 97 km from Central in a straight line — roughly 1 h 44 min by car.

What other airports are near Central?

McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field (MCB) — 88 km, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — 97 km and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) — 99 km.

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

About 12 min by car for the 11 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.