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Nearest Airport to Gainesville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Gainesville is Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN), about 60 km (37 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 92 km away.

Closest airport AHN Athens Ben Epps Airport 60 km · 37 mi · ~1 h 04 min by car
Closest international ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport 92 km · 57 mi · ~1 h 39 min by car

Airports near Gainesville

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    Athens Ben Epps Airport Flag of United StatesAthens, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AHN 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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    DeKalb Peachtree Airport Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PDK 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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    Dobbins Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesMarietta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MGE 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 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
    — 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 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 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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    Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ATL 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
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    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
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    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
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    Richard B Russell Airport Flag of United StatesRome, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RMG 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
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    Greenville Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GMU 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Gainesville?

The nearest airport to Gainesville is Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN), about 60 km (37 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 92 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Gainesville?

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is 92 km from Gainesville in a straight line — roughly 1 h 39 min by car.

What other airports are near Gainesville?

DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) — 64 km, Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE) — 77 km and Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field — 78 km.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Athens Ben Epps Airport?

About 1 h 04 min by car for the 60 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.