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Nearest Airport to Columbia: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Columbia is Monroe Regional Airport (MLU), about 45 km (28 mi) away.

Closest airport MLU Monroe Regional Airport 45 km · 28 mi · ~49 min by car

Airports near Columbia

  1. 1
    Monroe Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMonroe, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLU 45 km28 mi · ~49 min
  2. 2
    Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ESF 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
  3. 3
    Alexandria International Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AEX 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  4. 4
    South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field Flag of United StatesEl Dorado, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ELD 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  5. 5
    Barksdale Air Force Base Flag of United StatesBossier City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BAD 155 km97 mi · ~2 h 46 min
  6. 6
    Polk Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Polk, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    POE 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 50 min
  7. 7
    Shreveport Regional Airport Flag of United StatesShreveport, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SHV 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
  8. 8
    Monticello Municipal Ellis Field Flag of United StatesMonticello, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 173 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
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    McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field Flag of United StatesMcComb, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MCB 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
  10. 10
    Mid Delta Regional Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GLH 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 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 Monroe Regional Airport (MLU), about 45 km (28 mi) away.

What other airports are near Columbia?

Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF) — 82 km, Alexandria International Airport (AEX) — 97 km and South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD) — 142 km.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Monroe Regional Airport?

About 49 min by car for the 45 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.