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Nearest Airport to Hiawassee: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Hiawassee is Western Carolina Regional Airport, about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 98 km away.

Closest airport KRHP Western Carolina Regional Airport 29 km · 18 mi · ~31 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 98 km · 61 mi · ~1 h 45 min by car

Airports near Hiawassee

  1. 1
    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  2. 2
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  3. 3
    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
  4. 4
    Athens Ben Epps Airport Flag of United StatesAthens, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AHN 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  5. 5
    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  6. 6
    Greenville Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GMU 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
  7. 7
    DeKalb Peachtree Airport Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PDK 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 19 min
  8. 8
    Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 19 min
  9. 9
    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) Flag of United StatesChattanooga, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHA 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  10. 10
    Dobbins Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesMarietta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MGE 134 km84 mi · ~2 h 24 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Hiawassee?

The nearest airport to Hiawassee is Western Carolina Regional Airport, about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 98 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Hiawassee?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 98 km from Hiawassee in a straight line — roughly 1 h 45 min by car.

What other airports are near Hiawassee?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) — 98 km, Anderson Regional Airport (AND) — 108 km and Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN) — 118 km.

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

About 31 min by car for the 29 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.