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Nearest Airport to Franklin: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Franklin is Western Carolina Regional Airport, about 44 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 89 km away.

Closest airport KRHP Western Carolina Regional Airport 44 km · 27 mi · ~47 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 89 km · 55 mi · ~1 h 36 min by car

Airports near Franklin

  1. 1
    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
  2. 2
    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
  3. 3
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  4. 4
    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  5. 5
    Greenville Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GMU 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  6. 6
    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville/Greer/Spartanburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSP 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  7. 7
    Athens Ben Epps Airport Flag of United StatesAthens, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AHN 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  8. 8
    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) Flag of United StatesChattanooga, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHA 167 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
  9. 9
    DeKalb Peachtree Airport Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PDK 168 km104 mi · ~3 h 00 min
  10. 10
    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 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 Western Carolina Regional Airport, about 44 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 89 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Franklin?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 89 km from Franklin in a straight line — roughly 1 h 36 min by car.

What other airports are near Franklin?

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) — 81 km, McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) — 89 km and Anderson Regional Airport (AND) — 98 km.

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

About 47 min by car for the 44 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.