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Nearest Airport to Cherokee: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Cherokee is Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), about 33 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 174 km away.

Closest airport MSL Northwest Alabama Regional Airport 33 km · 20 mi · ~35 min by car
Closest international BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 174 km · 108 mi · ~3 h 06 min by car

Airports near Cherokee

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    Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMuscle Shoals, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MSL 33 km20 mi · ~35 min
  2. 2
    Tupelo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTupelo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TUP 91 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
  3. 3
    Huntsville International Airport Flag of United StatesHuntsville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HSV 110 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  4. 4
    Redstone Army Air Field Flag of United StatesRedstone Arsnl Huntsville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUA 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  5. 5
    McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKL 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  6. 6
    Columbus Air Force Base Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CBM 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  7. 7
    University Oxford Airport Flag of United StatesOxford, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    UOX 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
  8. 8
    Golden Triangle Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus/W Point/Starkville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GTR 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
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    Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Flag of United StatesBirmingham, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BHM 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
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    Tuscaloosa National Airport Flag of United StatesTuscaloosa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TCL 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Cherokee?

The nearest airport to Cherokee is Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL), about 33 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 174 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Cherokee?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is 174 km from Cherokee in a straight line — roughly 3 h 06 min by car.

What other airports are near Cherokee?

Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) — 91 km, Huntsville International Airport (HSV) — 110 km and Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) — 118 km.

How long does it take to get from Cherokee to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport?

About 35 min by car for the 33 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.