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Nearest Airport to Lexington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lexington is McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL), about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 159 km away.

Closest airport MKL McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport 48 km · 30 mi · ~51 min by car
Closest international MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport 159 km · 99 mi · ~2 h 50 min by car

Airports near Lexington

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    McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKL 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
  2. 2
    Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMuscle Shoals, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MSL 123 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
  3. 3
    Millington-Memphis Airport Flag of United StatesMillington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NQA 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  4. 4
    Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) Flag of United StatesFort Campbell, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HOP 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
  5. 5
    Arkansas International Airport Flag of United StatesBlytheville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BYH 144 km90 mi · ~2 h 34 min
  6. 6
    Tupelo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTupelo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TUP 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
  7. 7
    Frederick W. Smith International Airport Flag of United StatesMemphis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MEM 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
  8. 8
    Barkley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPaducah, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PAH 160 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min
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    Nashville International Airport Flag of United StatesNashville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BNA 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 min
  10. 10
    Smyrna Airport Flag of United StatesSmyrna, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MQY 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lexington?

The nearest airport to Lexington is McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL), about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 159 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lexington?

Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is 159 km from Lexington in a straight line — roughly 2 h 50 min by car.

What other airports are near Lexington?

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) — 123 km, Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA) — 138 km and Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) (HOP) — 140 km.

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

About 51 min by car for the 48 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.