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Nearest Airport to Charleston: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Charleston is Greenwood–Leflore Airport (GWO), about 57 km (35 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 116 km away.

Closest airport GWO Greenwood–Leflore Airport 57 km · 35 mi · ~1 h 01 min by car
Closest international MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport 116 km · 72 mi · ~2 h 04 min by car

Airports near Charleston

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    Greenwood–Leflore Airport Flag of United StatesGreenwood, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GWO 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  2. 2
    University Oxford Airport Flag of United StatesOxford, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    UOX 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 08 min
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    Mid Delta Regional Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GLH 104 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
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    Frederick W. Smith International Airport Flag of United StatesMemphis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MEM 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  5. 5
    Tupelo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTupelo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TUP 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  6. 6
    Golden Triangle Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus/W Point/Starkville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GTR 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
  7. 7
    Millington-Memphis Airport Flag of United StatesMillington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NQA 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
  8. 8
    Columbus Air Force Base Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CBM 154 km96 mi · ~2 h 45 min
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    Monticello Municipal Ellis Field Flag of United StatesMonticello, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 53 min
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    Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field Flag of United StatesPine Bluff, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PBF 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Charleston?

The nearest airport to Charleston is Greenwood–Leflore Airport (GWO), about 57 km (35 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 116 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Charleston?

Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is 116 km from Charleston in a straight line — roughly 2 h 04 min by car.

What other airports are near Charleston?

University Oxford Airport (UOX) — 64 km, Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH) — 104 km and Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) — 116 km.

How long does it take to get from Charleston to Greenwood–Leflore Airport?

About 1 h 01 min by car for the 57 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.