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Nearest Airport to Cherokee: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Cherokee is Western Carolina Regional Airport, about 59 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 72 km away.

Closest airport KRHP Western Carolina Regional Airport 59 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 03 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 72 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 17 min by car

Airports near Cherokee

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    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 59 km36 mi · ~1 h 03 min
  2. 2
    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
  3. 3
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  4. 4
    Greenville Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GMU 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
  5. 5
    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville/Greer/Spartanburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSP 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  6. 6
    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  7. 7
    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
  8. 8
    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field Flag of United StatesCrossville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSV 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min
  9. 9
    Athens Ben Epps Airport Flag of United StatesAthens, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AHN 170 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
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    Hickory Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHickory, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HKY 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 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 Western Carolina Regional Airport, about 59 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 72 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Cherokee?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 72 km from Cherokee in a straight line — roughly 1 h 17 min by car.

What other airports are near Cherokee?

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) — 70 km, McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) — 72 km and Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) — 112 km.

How long does it take to get from Cherokee to Western Carolina Regional Airport?

About 1 h 03 min by car for the 59 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.