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Nearest Airport to East Chattanooga: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to East Chattanooga is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA), about 5.3 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 141 km away.

Closest airport CHA Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) 5.3 km · 3 mi · ~6 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 141 km · 87 mi · ~2 h 31 min by car

Airports near East Chattanooga

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    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) Flag of United StatesChattanooga, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHA 5.3 km3 mi · ~6 min
  2. 2
    Richard B Russell Airport Flag of United StatesRome, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RMG 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
  3. 3
    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field Flag of United StatesCrossville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSV 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  4. 4
    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  5. 5
    Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 131 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  6. 6
    Redstone Army Air Field Flag of United StatesRedstone Arsnl Huntsville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUA 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
  7. 7
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 min
  8. 8
    Dobbins Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesMarietta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MGE 144 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
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    Huntsville International Airport Flag of United StatesHuntsville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HSV 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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    Smyrna Airport Flag of United StatesSmyrna, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MQY 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to East Chattanooga?

The nearest airport to East Chattanooga is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA), about 5.3 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 141 km away.

Which international airport is closest to East Chattanooga?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 141 km from East Chattanooga in a straight line — roughly 2 h 31 min by car.

What other airports are near East Chattanooga?

Richard B Russell Airport (RMG) — 80 km, Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (CSV) — 100 km and Western Carolina Regional Airport — 127 km.

How long does it take to get from East Chattanooga to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)?

About 6 min by car for the 5.3 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.