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Nearest Airport to Gate City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Gate City is Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 157 km away.

Closest airport TRI Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport 24 km · 15 mi · ~26 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 157 km · 97 mi · ~2 h 48 min by car

Airports near Gate City

  1. 1
    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 24 km15 mi · ~26 min
  2. 2
    Julian Carroll Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
  3. 3
    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  4. 4
    Mercer County Airport Flag of United StatesBluefield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BLF 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  5. 5
    London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field Flag of United StatesLondon, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOZ 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  6. 6
    Hickory Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHickory, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HKY 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
  7. 7
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 157 km97 mi · ~2 h 48 min
  8. 8
    Raleigh County Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesBeaver, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BKW 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min
  9. 9
    Lake Cumberland Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSomerset, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SME 187 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min
  10. 10
    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Gate City?

The nearest airport to Gate City is Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 157 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Gate City?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 157 km from Gate City in a straight line — roughly 2 h 48 min by car.

What other airports are near Gate City?

Julian Carroll Airport — 125 km, Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) — 134 km and Mercer County Airport (BLF) — 142 km.

How long does it take to get from Gate City to Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport?

About 26 min by car for the 24 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.