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Nearest Airport to Franklin: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Franklin is Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA), about 46 km (28 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 121 km away.

Closest airport ARA Acadiana Regional Airport 46 km · 28 mi · ~49 min by car
Closest international MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 121 km · 75 mi · ~2 h 10 min by car

Airports near Franklin

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    Acadiana Regional Airport Flag of United StatesNew Iberia, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ARA 46 km28 mi · ~49 min
  2. 2
    Lafayette Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LFT 65 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
  3. 3
    Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesBaton Rouge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BTR 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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    Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MSY 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min
  5. 5
    New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NBG 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  6. 6
    Lakefront Airport Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NEW 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
  7. 7
    Lake Charles Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLake Charles, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LCH 170 km106 mi · ~3 h 02 min
  8. 8
    McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field Flag of United StatesMcComb, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MCB 183 km113 mi · ~3 h 16 min
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    Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ESF 193 km120 mi · ~3 h 27 min
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    Alexandria International Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AEX 197 km123 mi · ~3 h 31 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Franklin?

The nearest airport to Franklin is Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA), about 46 km (28 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 121 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Franklin?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 121 km from Franklin in a straight line — roughly 2 h 10 min by car.

What other airports are near Franklin?

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) — 65 km, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) — 89 km and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — 121 km.

How long does it take to get from Franklin to Acadiana Regional Airport?

About 49 min by car for the 46 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.