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Nearest Airport to East Lansing: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to East Lansing is Capital Region International Airport (LAN), about 9.5 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 86 km away.

Closest airport LAN Capital Region International Airport 9.5 km · 6 mi · ~10 min by car
Closest international GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport 86 km · 54 mi · ~1 h 32 min by car

Airports near East Lansing

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    Capital Region International Airport Flag of United StatesLansing, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAN 9.5 km6 mi · ~10 min
  2. 2
    Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    JXN 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
  3. 3
    Bishop International Airport Flag of United StatesFlint, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FNT 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
  4. 4
    Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field Flag of United StatesBattle Creek, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BTL 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
  5. 5
    Gerald R. Ford International Airport Flag of United StatesGrand Rapids, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GRR 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 32 min
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    Oakland County International Airport Flag of United StatesPontiac, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PTK 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
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    MBS International Airport Flag of United StatesFreeland, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MBS 94 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
  8. 8
    Willow Run Airport Flag of United StatesDetroit, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    YIP 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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    Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Flag of United StatesKalamazoo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AZO 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 51 min
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    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flag of United StatesDetroit, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DTW 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to East Lansing?

The nearest airport to East Lansing is Capital Region International Airport (LAN), about 9.5 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 86 km away.

Which international airport is closest to East Lansing?

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is 86 km from East Lansing in a straight line — roughly 1 h 32 min by car.

What other airports are near East Lansing?

Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field (JXN) — 53 km, Bishop International Airport (FNT) — 66 km and Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (BTL) — 79 km.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to Capital Region International Airport?

About 10 min by car for the 9.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.