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Nearest Airport to Charlestown: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Charlestown is Bowman Field (LOU), about 25 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 32 km away.

Closest airport LOU Bowman Field 25 km · 16 mi · ~27 min by car
Closest international SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 32 km · 20 mi · ~34 min by car

Airports near Charlestown

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    Bowman Field Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOU 25 km16 mi · ~27 min
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    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SDF 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
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    Godman Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Knox, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTK 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
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    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CLU 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
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    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 51 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 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
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    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
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    Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field Flag of United StatesCincinnati, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LUK 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
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    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 149 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
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    Indianapolis International Airport Flag of United StatesIndianapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IND 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 41 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Charlestown?

The nearest airport to Charlestown is Bowman Field (LOU), about 25 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 32 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Charlestown?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 32 km from Charlestown in a straight line — roughly 34 min by car.

What other airports are near Charlestown?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) — 32 km, Godman Army Air Field (FTK) — 66 km and Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) — 92 km.

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

About 27 min by car for the 25 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.