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Nearest Airport to Jena: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Jena is Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF), about 36 km (22 mi) away.

Closest airport ESF Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport 36 km · 22 mi · ~38 min by car

Airports near Jena

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    Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ESF 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
  2. 2
    Alexandria International Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AEX 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
  3. 3
    Monroe Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMonroe, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLU 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
  4. 4
    Polk Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Polk, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    POE 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  5. 5
    Beauregard Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDeRidder, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DRI 149 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
  6. 6
    Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesBaton Rouge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BTR 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
  7. 7
    Lafayette Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LFT 165 km102 mi · ~2 h 57 min
  8. 8
    McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field Flag of United StatesMcComb, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MCB 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
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    Barksdale Air Force Base Flag of United StatesBossier City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BAD 170 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
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    Shreveport Regional Airport Flag of United StatesShreveport, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SHV 181 km112 mi · ~3 h 14 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Jena?

The nearest airport to Jena is Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF), about 36 km (22 mi) away.

What other airports are near Jena?

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) — 56 km, Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) — 92 km and Polk Army Air Field (POE) — 123 km.

How long does it take to get from Jena to Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport?

About 38 min by car for the 36 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.