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Nearest Airport to Columbus: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Columbus is Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU), about 7.1 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 66 km away.

Closest airport CLU Columbus Municipal Airport 7.1 km · 4 mi · ~8 min by car
Closest international IND Indianapolis International Airport 66 km · 41 mi · ~1 h 10 min by car

Airports near Columbus

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    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CLU 7.1 km4 mi · ~8 min
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    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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    Indianapolis International Airport Flag of United StatesIndianapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IND 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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    Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport Flag of United StatesCincinnati / Covington, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CVG 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
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    Bowman Field Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOU 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
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    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SDF 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
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    Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field Flag of United StatesTerre Haute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUF 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
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    Delaware County Johnson Field Flag of United StatesMuncie, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MIE 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
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    Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field Flag of United StatesCincinnati, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LUK 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
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    Godman Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Knox, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTK 144 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Columbus?

The nearest airport to Columbus is Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU), about 7.1 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 66 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Columbus?

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 66 km from Columbus in a straight line — roughly 1 h 10 min by car.

What other airports are near Columbus?

Monroe County Airport (BMG) — 60 km, Indianapolis International Airport (IND) — 66 km and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) — 109 km.

How long does it take to get from Columbus to Columbus Municipal Airport?

About 8 min by car for the 7.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.