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Nearest Airport to Fort Payne: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Fort Payne is Richard B Russell Airport (RMG), about 53 km (33 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 137 km away.

Closest airport RMG Richard B Russell Airport 53 km · 33 mi · ~56 min by car
Closest international BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 137 km · 85 mi · ~2 h 26 min by car

Airports near Fort Payne

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    Richard B Russell Airport Flag of United StatesRome, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RMG 53 km33 mi · ~56 min
  2. 2
    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) Flag of United StatesChattanooga, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHA 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
  3. 3
    Redstone Army Air Field Flag of United StatesRedstone Arsnl Huntsville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUA 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
  4. 4
    Anniston Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnniston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ANB 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
  5. 5
    Huntsville International Airport Flag of United StatesHuntsville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HSV 99 km61 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  6. 6
    Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  7. 7
    Dobbins Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesMarietta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MGE 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
  8. 8
    Fulton County Airport Brown Field Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTY 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 22 min
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    Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Flag of United StatesBirmingham, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BHM 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  10. 10
    DeKalb Peachtree Airport Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PDK 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Fort Payne?

The nearest airport to Fort Payne is Richard B Russell Airport (RMG), about 53 km (33 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 137 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Fort Payne?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is 137 km from Fort Payne in a straight line — roughly 2 h 26 min by car.

What other airports are near Fort Payne?

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) — 81 km, Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) — 92 km and Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) — 96 km.

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

About 56 min by car for the 53 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.