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Nearest Airport to Gatlinburg: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Gatlinburg is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), about 45 km (28 mi) away.

Closest airport TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 45 km · 28 mi · ~48 min by car

Airports near Gatlinburg

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    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
  2. 2
    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
  3. 3
    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
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    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
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    Greenville Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GMU 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  6. 6
    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field Flag of United StatesCrossville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSV 144 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
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    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville/Greer/Spartanburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSP 149 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
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    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 154 km96 mi · ~2 h 45 min
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    London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field Flag of United StatesLondon, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOZ 160 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min
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    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) Flag of United StatesChattanooga, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHA 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Gatlinburg?

The nearest airport to Gatlinburg is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), about 45 km (28 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Gatlinburg?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 45 km from Gatlinburg in a straight line — roughly 48 min by car.

What other airports are near Gatlinburg?

Western Carolina Regional Airport — 66 km, Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) — 93 km and Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) — 130 km.

How long does it take to get from Gatlinburg to McGhee Tyson Airport?

About 48 min by car for the 45 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.