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Nearest Airport to Lafayette: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lafayette is Purdue University Airport (LAF), about 5.4 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 92 km away.

Closest airport LAF Purdue University Airport 5.4 km · 3 mi · ~6 min by car
Closest international IND Indianapolis International Airport 92 km · 57 mi · ~1 h 39 min by car

Airports near Lafayette

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    Purdue University Airport Flag of United StatesWest Lafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAF 5.4 km3 mi · ~6 min
  2. 2
    Grissom Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesPeru, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GUS 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
  3. 3
    Indianapolis International Airport Flag of United StatesIndianapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IND 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
  4. 4
    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
  5. 5
    Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field Flag of United StatesTerre Haute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUF 113 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  6. 6
    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  7. 7
    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
  8. 8
    Delaware County Johnson Field Flag of United StatesMuncie, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MIE 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  9. 9
    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min
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    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lafayette?

The nearest airport to Lafayette is Purdue University Airport (LAF), about 5.4 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 92 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lafayette?

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 92 km from Lafayette in a straight line — roughly 1 h 39 min by car.

What other airports are near Lafayette?

Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) — 66 km, Indianapolis International Airport (IND) — 92 km and Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) — 110 km.

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Purdue University Airport?

About 6 min by car for the 5.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.