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Nearest Airport to Dayton: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Dayton is Purdue University Airport (LAF), about 15 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 83 km away.

Closest airport LAF Purdue University Airport 15 km · 9 mi · ~16 min by car
Closest international IND Indianapolis International Airport 83 km · 52 mi · ~1 h 29 min by car

Airports near Dayton

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    Purdue University Airport Flag of United StatesWest Lafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAF 15 km9 mi · ~16 min
  2. 2
    Grissom Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesPeru, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GUS 60 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
  3. 3
    Indianapolis International Airport Flag of United StatesIndianapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IND 83 km52 mi · ~1 h 29 min
  4. 4
    Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field Flag of United StatesTerre Haute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUF 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
  5. 5
    Delaware County Johnson Field Flag of United StatesMuncie, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MIE 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  6. 6
    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
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    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 10 min
  8. 8
    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
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    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  10. 10
    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CLU 144 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Dayton?

The nearest airport to Dayton is Purdue University Airport (LAF), about 15 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 83 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Dayton?

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 83 km from Dayton in a straight line — roughly 1 h 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Dayton?

Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) — 60 km, Indianapolis International Airport (IND) — 83 km and Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) — 112 km.

How long does it take to get from Dayton to Purdue University Airport?

About 16 min by car for the 15 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.