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Nearest Airport to Covington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Covington is James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY), about 26 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 122 km away.

Closest airport DAY James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 26 km · 16 mi · ~28 min by car
Closest international CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport 122 km · 76 mi · ~2 h 11 min by car

Airports near Covington

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    James M. Cox Dayton International Airport Flag of United StatesDayton, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DAY 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
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    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Flag of United StatesDayton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FFO 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
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    Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSpringfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SGH 54 km33 mi · ~57 min
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    Delaware County Johnson Field Flag of United StatesMuncie, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MIE 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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    Wilmington Airpark Flag of United StatesWilmington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ILN 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
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    The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OSU 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
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    Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field Flag of United StatesCincinnati, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LUK 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
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    Findlay Airport Flag of United StatesFindlay, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FDY 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 03 min
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    Fort Wayne International Airport Flag of United StatesFort Wayne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FWA 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 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 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Covington?

The nearest airport to Covington is James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY), about 26 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 122 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Covington?

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 122 km from Covington in a straight line — roughly 2 h 11 min by car.

What other airports are near Covington?

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (FFO) — 42 km, Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH) — 54 km and Delaware County Johnson Field (MIE) — 90 km.

How long does it take to get from Covington to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport?

About 28 min by car for the 26 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.