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Nearest Airport to Lafayette: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lafayette is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), about 9.7 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 38 km away.

Closest airport BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport 9.7 km · 6 mi · ~10 min by car
Closest international DEN Denver International Airport 38 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car

Airports near Lafayette

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    Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BJC 9.7 km6 mi · ~10 min
  2. 2
    Denver International Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DEN 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  3. 3
    Buckley Space Force Base Flag of United StatesAurora, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BFK 43 km27 mi · ~47 min
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    Northern Colorado Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLoveland, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FNL 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
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    Centennial Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    APA 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
  6. 6
    Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field Flag of United StatesCheyenne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CYS 131 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  7. 7
    City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColorado Springs, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    COS 136 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
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    Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Carson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FCS 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
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    Laramie Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLaramie, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAR 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
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    Eagle County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEagle, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EGE 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 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 Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), about 9.7 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 38 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lafayette?

Denver International Airport (DEN) is 38 km from Lafayette in a straight line — roughly 41 min by car.

What other airports are near Lafayette?

Denver International Airport (DEN) — 38 km, Buckley Space Force Base (BFK) — 43 km and Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) — 51 km.

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport?

About 10 min by car for the 9.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.