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Nearest Airport to Ellijay: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ellijay is Richard B Russell Airport (RMG), about 73 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 118 km away.

Closest airport RMG Richard B Russell Airport 73 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 18 min by car
Closest international ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport 118 km · 73 mi · ~2 h 06 min by car

Airports near Ellijay

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    Richard B Russell Airport Flag of United StatesRome, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RMG 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  2. 2
    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) Flag of United StatesChattanooga, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHA 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
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    Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  4. 4
    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
  5. 5
    Dobbins Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesMarietta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MGE 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  6. 6
    DeKalb Peachtree Airport Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PDK 93 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
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    Fulton County Airport Brown Field Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTY 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
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    Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ATL 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
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    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
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    Athens Ben Epps Airport Flag of United StatesAthens, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AHN 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 24 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ellijay?

The nearest airport to Ellijay is Richard B Russell Airport (RMG), about 73 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 118 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ellijay?

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is 118 km from Ellijay in a straight line — roughly 2 h 06 min by car.

What other airports are near Ellijay?

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) — 76 km, Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field — 77 km and Western Carolina Regional Airport — 79 km.

How long does it take to get from Ellijay to Richard B Russell Airport?

About 1 h 18 min by car for the 73 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.