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Nearest Airport to Columbia: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Columbia is Smyrna Airport (MQY), about 64 km (40 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), 65 km away.

Closest airport MQY Smyrna Airport 64 km · 40 mi · ~1 h 08 min by car
Closest international BNA Nashville International Airport 65 km · 40 mi · ~1 h 10 min by car

Airports near Columbia

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    Smyrna Airport Flag of United StatesSmyrna, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MQY 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 08 min
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    Nashville International Airport Flag of United StatesNashville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BNA 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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    Redstone Army Air Field Flag of United StatesRedstone Arsnl Huntsville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUA 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
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    Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMuscle Shoals, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MSL 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
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    Huntsville International Airport Flag of United StatesHuntsville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HSV 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
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    Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) Flag of United StatesFort Campbell, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HOP 125 km77 mi · ~2 h 14 min
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    Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBowling Green, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BWG 160 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min
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    McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKL 170 km106 mi · ~3 h 02 min
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    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) Flag of United StatesChattanooga, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHA 178 km111 mi · ~3 h 11 min
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    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field Flag of United StatesCrossville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSV 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 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 Smyrna Airport (MQY), about 64 km (40 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), 65 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Columbia?

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is 65 km from Columbia in a straight line — roughly 1 h 10 min by car.

What other airports are near Columbia?

Nashville International Airport (BNA) — 65 km, Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) — 109 km and Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) — 110 km.

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

About 1 h 08 min by car for the 64 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.