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Nearest Airport to Columbus: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Columbus is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), about 37 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 114 km away.

Closest airport AVL Asheville Regional Airport 37 km · 23 mi · ~40 min by car
Closest international CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport 114 km · 71 mi · ~2 h 02 min by car

Airports near Columbus

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    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 37 km23 mi · ~40 min
  2. 2
    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville/Greer/Spartanburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSP 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
  3. 3
    Greenville Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GMU 47 km29 mi · ~51 min
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    Hickory Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHickory, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HKY 91 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
  5. 5
    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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    Charlotte Douglas International Airport Flag of United StatesCharlotte, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CLT 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
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    Concord-Padgett Regional Airport Flag of United StatesConcord, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    USA 136 km84 mi · ~2 h 26 min
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    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
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    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
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    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 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 Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), about 37 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 114 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Columbus?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 114 km from Columbus in a straight line — roughly 2 h 02 min by car.

What other airports are near Columbus?

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) — 40 km, Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) — 47 km and Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) — 91 km.

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

About 40 min by car for the 37 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.