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Nearest Airport to Columbus: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Columbus is Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 156 km away.

Closest airport GTR Golden Triangle Regional Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car
Closest international BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 156 km · 97 mi · ~2 h 47 min by car

Airports near Columbus

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    Golden Triangle Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus/W Point/Starkville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GTR 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
  2. 2
    Columbus Air Force Base Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CBM 17 km10 mi · ~18 min
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    Tuscaloosa National Airport Flag of United StatesTuscaloosa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TCL 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  4. 4
    Tupelo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTupelo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TUP 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
  5. 5
    Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field Flag of United StatesLauderdale, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 105 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min
  6. 6
    Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMeridian, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MEI 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  7. 7
    University Oxford Airport Flag of United StatesOxford, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    UOX 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  8. 8
    Greenwood–Leflore Airport Flag of United StatesGreenwood, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GWO 154 km96 mi · ~2 h 45 min
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    Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Flag of United StatesBirmingham, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BHM 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
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    Shelby County Airport Flag of United StatesAlabaster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 157 km97 mi · ~2 h 48 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 Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 156 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Columbus?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is 156 km from Columbus in a straight line — roughly 2 h 47 min by car.

What other airports are near Columbus?

Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) — 17 km, Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) — 82 km and Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) — 92 km.

How long does it take to get from Columbus to Golden Triangle Regional Airport?

About 17 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.