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Nearest Airport to Fort Knox: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Fort Knox is Godman Army Air Field (FTK), about 1.9 km (1 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 37 km away.

Closest airport FTK Godman Army Air Field 1.9 km · 1 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 37 km · 23 mi · ~40 min by car

Airports near Fort Knox

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    Godman Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Knox, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTK 1.9 km1 mi · ~5 min
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    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SDF 37 km23 mi · ~40 min
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    Bowman Field Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOU 46 km28 mi · ~49 min
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    Owensboro Daviess County Airport Flag of United StatesOwensboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    OWB 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 55 min
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    Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBowling Green, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BWG 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
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    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
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    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 41 min
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    Lake Cumberland Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSomerset, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SME 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Fort Knox?

The nearest airport to Fort Knox is Godman Army Air Field (FTK), about 1.9 km (1 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 37 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Fort Knox?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 37 km from Fort Knox in a straight line — roughly 40 min by car.

What other airports are near Fort Knox?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) — 37 km, Bowman Field (LOU) — 46 km and Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB) — 107 km.

How long does it take to get from Fort Knox to Godman Army Air Field?

About 5 min by car for the 1.9 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.