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Nearest Airport to Central: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Central is Arkansas International Airport (BYH), about 41 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 93 km away.

Closest airport BYH Arkansas International Airport 41 km · 25 mi · ~44 min by car
Closest international MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport 93 km · 58 mi · ~1 h 40 min by car

Airports near Central

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    Arkansas International Airport Flag of United StatesBlytheville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BYH 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
  2. 2
    Millington-Memphis Airport Flag of United StatesMillington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NQA 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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    McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKL 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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    Frederick W. Smith International Airport Flag of United StatesMemphis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MEM 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  5. 5
    Jonesboro Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesJonesboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JBR 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  6. 6
    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
  7. 7
    University Oxford Airport Flag of United StatesOxford, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    UOX 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
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    Cape Girardeau Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCape Girardeau, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CGI 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
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    Tupelo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTupelo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TUP 184 km115 mi · ~3 h 18 min
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    Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) Flag of United StatesFort Campbell, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HOP 208 km129 mi · ~3 h 42 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 Arkansas International Airport (BYH), about 41 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 93 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Central?

Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is 93 km from Central in a straight line — roughly 1 h 40 min by car.

What other airports are near Central?

Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA) — 58 km, McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) — 61 km and Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) — 93 km.

How long does it take to get from Central to Arkansas International Airport?

About 44 min by car for the 41 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.