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Nearest Airport to Lake City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lake City is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), about 66 km (41 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 97 km away.

Closest airport GNV Gainesville Regional Airport 66 km · 41 mi · ~1 h 11 min by car
Closest international JAX Jacksonville International Airport 97 km · 60 mi · ~1 h 44 min by car

Airports near Lake City

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    Gainesville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesGainesville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GNV 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
  2. 2
    Cecil Airport Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VQQ 73 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  3. 3
    Valdosta Regional Airport Flag of United StatesValdosta, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    VLD 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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    Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    NIP 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
  5. 5
    Jacksonville International Airport Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    JAX 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  6. 6
    Moody Air Force Base Flag of United StatesValdosta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VAD 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
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    Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CRG 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
  8. 8
    Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NRB 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
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    Northeast Florida Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSt Augustine, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UST 128 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    St Simons Island Airport Flag of United StatesSt Simons Island, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SSI 160 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lake City?

The nearest airport to Lake City is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), about 66 km (41 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 97 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lake City?

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is 97 km from Lake City in a straight line — roughly 1 h 44 min by car.

What other airports are near Lake City?

Cecil Airport (VQQ) — 73 km, Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) — 90 km and Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP) — 92 km.

How long does it take to get from Lake City to Gainesville Regional Airport?

About 1 h 11 min by car for the 66 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.