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Nearest Airport to Columbia: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Columbia is Lancaster Airport (LNS), about 20 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), 96 km away.

Closest airport LNS Lancaster Airport 20 km · 13 mi · ~22 min by car
Closest international BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport 96 km · 60 mi · ~1 h 43 min by car

Airports near Columbia

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    Lancaster Airport Flag of United StatesLancaster, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LNS 20 km13 mi · ~22 min
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    Harrisburg International Airport Flag of United StatesHarrisburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDT 28 km18 mi · ~30 min
  3. 3
    Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport Flag of United StatesFort Indiantown Gap(Annville), United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MUI 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
  4. 4
    Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) Flag of United StatesReading, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RDG 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
  5. 5
    Phillips Army Air Field Flag of United StatesAberdeen, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    APG 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
  6. 6
    Martin State Airport Flag of United StatesBaltimore, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MTN 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
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    Wilmington Airport Flag of United StatesWilmington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ILG 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 32 min
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    Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Flag of United StatesBaltimore, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BWI 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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    Fort Meade Executive Airport Flag of United StatesFort Meade(Odenton), United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FME 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
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    Philadelphia International Airport Flag of United StatesPhiladelphia, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    PHL 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Columbia?

The nearest airport to Columbia is Lancaster Airport (LNS), about 20 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), 96 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Columbia?

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 96 km from Columbia in a straight line — roughly 1 h 43 min by car.

What other airports are near Columbia?

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) — 28 km, Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport (MUI) — 45 km and Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG) — 60 km.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Lancaster Airport?

About 22 min by car for the 20 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.