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Nearest Airport to Chapel Hill: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Chapel Hill is Smyrna Airport (MQY), about 45 km (28 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), 55 km away.

Closest airport MQY Smyrna Airport 45 km · 28 mi · ~49 min by car
Closest international BNA Nashville International Airport 55 km · 34 mi · ~59 min by car

Airports near Chapel Hill

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    Smyrna Airport Flag of United StatesSmyrna, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MQY 45 km28 mi · ~49 min
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    Nashville International Airport Flag of United StatesNashville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BNA 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
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    Redstone Army Air Field Flag of United StatesRedstone Arsnl Huntsville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUA 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min
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    Huntsville International Airport Flag of United StatesHuntsville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HSV 110 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
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    Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMuscle Shoals, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MSL 129 km80 mi · ~2 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 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
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    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field Flag of United StatesCrossville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSV 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
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    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) Flag of United StatesChattanooga, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHA 150 km93 mi · ~2 h 41 min
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    Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBowling Green, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BWG 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
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    Richard B Russell Airport Flag of United StatesRome, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RMG 199 km124 mi · ~3 h 33 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Chapel Hill?

The nearest airport to Chapel Hill is Smyrna Airport (MQY), about 45 km (28 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), 55 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Chapel Hill?

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is 55 km from Chapel Hill in a straight line — roughly 59 min by car.

What other airports are near Chapel Hill?

Nashville International Airport (BNA) — 55 km, Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) — 105 km and Huntsville International Airport (HSV) — 110 km.

How long does it take to get from Chapel Hill to Smyrna Airport?

About 49 min by car for the 45 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.