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Nearest Airport to Independence: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Independence is Mercer County Airport (BLF), about 75 km (47 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), 123 km away.

Closest airport BLF Mercer County Airport 75 km · 47 mi · ~1 h 20 min by car
Closest international GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport 123 km · 77 mi · ~2 h 12 min by car

Airports near Independence

  1. 1
    Mercer County Airport Flag of United StatesBluefield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BLF 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 20 min
  2. 2
    Smith Reynolds Airport Flag of United StatesWinston Salem, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    INT 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  3. 3
    Hickory Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHickory, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HKY 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  4. 4
    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
  5. 5
    Piedmont Triad International Airport Flag of United StatesGreensboro, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSO 123 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  6. 6
    Raleigh County Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesBeaver, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BKW 130 km80 mi · ~2 h 19 min
  7. 7
    Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRoanoke, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ROA 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
  8. 8
    Concord-Padgett Regional Airport Flag of United StatesConcord, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    USA 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  9. 9
    Greenbrier Valley Airport Flag of United StatesLewisburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LWB 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
  10. 10
    Charlotte Douglas International Airport Flag of United StatesCharlotte, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CLT 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Independence?

The nearest airport to Independence is Mercer County Airport (BLF), about 75 km (47 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), 123 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Independence?

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is 123 km from Independence in a straight line — roughly 2 h 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Independence?

Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) — 100 km, Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) — 100 km and Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) — 113 km.

How long does it take to get from Independence to Mercer County Airport?

About 1 h 20 min by car for the 75 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.