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Nearest Airport to Helena: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Helena is Shelby County Airport, about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 31 km away.

Closest airport KEET Shelby County Airport 14 km · 9 mi · ~15 min by car
Closest international BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 31 km · 19 mi · ~33 min by car

Airports near Helena

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    Shelby County Airport Flag of United StatesAlabaster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
  2. 2
    Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Flag of United StatesBirmingham, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BHM 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
  3. 3
    Tuscaloosa National Airport Flag of United StatesTuscaloosa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TCL 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  4. 4
    Anniston Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnniston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ANB 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  5. 5
    Maxwell Air Force Base Flag of United StatesMontgomery, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MXF 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
  6. 6
    Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport Flag of United StatesMontgomery, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGM 118 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
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    Huntsville International Airport Flag of United StatesHuntsville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HSV 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
  8. 8
    Columbus Air Force Base Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CBM 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
  9. 9
    Redstone Army Air Field Flag of United StatesRedstone Arsnl Huntsville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUA 154 km96 mi · ~2 h 45 min
  10. 10
    Golden Triangle Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus/W Point/Starkville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GTR 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Helena?

The nearest airport to Helena is Shelby County Airport, about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 31 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Helena?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is 31 km from Helena in a straight line — roughly 33 min by car.

What other airports are near Helena?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) — 31 km, Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) — 72 km and Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) — 97 km.

How long does it take to get from Helena to Shelby County Airport?

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.