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Nearest Airport to Louisville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Louisville is Bowman Field (LOU), about 8.9 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 9.5 km away.

Closest airport LOU Bowman Field 8.9 km · 6 mi · ~9 min by car
Closest international SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 9.5 km · 6 mi · ~10 min by car

Airports near Louisville

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    Bowman Field Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOU 8.9 km6 mi · ~9 min
  2. 2
    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SDF 9.5 km6 mi · ~10 min
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    Godman Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Knox, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTK 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
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    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 104 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
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    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CLU 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
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    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
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    Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport Flag of United StatesCincinnati / Covington, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CVG 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
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    Owensboro Daviess County Airport Flag of United StatesOwensboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    OWB 136 km84 mi · ~2 h 26 min
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    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
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    Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field Flag of United StatesCincinnati, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LUK 150 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Louisville?

The nearest airport to Louisville is Bowman Field (LOU), about 8.9 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 9.5 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Louisville?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 9.5 km from Louisville in a straight line — roughly 10 min by car.

What other airports are near Louisville?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) — 9.5 km, Godman Army Air Field (FTK) — 43 km and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) — 104 km.

How long does it take to get from Louisville to Bowman Field?

About 9 min by car for the 8.9 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.