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Nearest Airport to Jackson: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Jackson is McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL), about 9.3 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 123 km away.

Closest airport MKL McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport 9.3 km · 6 mi · ~10 min by car
Closest international MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport 123 km · 76 mi · ~2 h 12 min by car

Airports near Jackson

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    McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKL 9.3 km6 mi · ~10 min
  2. 2
    Millington-Memphis Airport Flag of United StatesMillington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NQA 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
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    Arkansas International Airport Flag of United StatesBlytheville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BYH 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
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    Frederick W. Smith International Airport Flag of United StatesMemphis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MEM 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  5. 5
    Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMuscle Shoals, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MSL 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 36 min
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    Tupelo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTupelo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TUP 150 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
  7. 7
    University Oxford Airport Flag of United StatesOxford, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    UOX 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 43 min
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    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min
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    Jonesboro Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesJonesboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JBR 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
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    Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) Flag of United StatesFort Campbell, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HOP 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Jackson?

The nearest airport to Jackson is McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL), about 9.3 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 123 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Jackson?

Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is 123 km from Jackson in a straight line — roughly 2 h 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Jackson?

Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA) — 100 km, Arkansas International Airport (BYH) — 109 km and Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) — 123 km.

How long does it take to get from Jackson to McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport?

About 10 min by car for the 9.3 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.