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Nearest Airport to Ithaca: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ithaca is MBS International Airport (MBS), about 50 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 87 km away.

Closest airport MBS MBS International Airport 50 km · 31 mi · ~54 min by car
Closest international GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport 87 km · 54 mi · ~1 h 33 min by car

Airports near Ithaca

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    MBS International Airport Flag of United StatesFreeland, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MBS 50 km31 mi · ~54 min
  2. 2
    Capital Region International Airport Flag of United StatesLansing, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAN 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  3. 3
    Bishop International Airport Flag of United StatesFlint, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FNT 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  4. 4
    Gerald R. Ford International Airport Flag of United StatesGrand Rapids, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GRR 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  5. 5
    Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    JXN 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  6. 6
    Oakland County International Airport Flag of United StatesPontiac, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PTK 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
  7. 7
    Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field Flag of United StatesBattle Creek, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BTL 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min
  8. 8
    Muskegon County Airport Flag of United StatesMuskegon, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKG 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  9. 9
    Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Flag of United StatesKalamazoo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AZO 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 min
  10. 10
    Willow Run Airport Flag of United StatesDetroit, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    YIP 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ithaca?

The nearest airport to Ithaca is MBS International Airport (MBS), about 50 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 87 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ithaca?

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is 87 km from Ithaca in a straight line — roughly 1 h 33 min by car.

What other airports are near Ithaca?

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) — 57 km, Bishop International Airport (FNT) — 79 km and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) — 87 km.

How long does it take to get from Ithaca to MBS International Airport?

About 54 min by car for the 50 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.