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Nearest Airport to Melville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Melville is Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), about 59 km (37 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 162 km away.

Closest airport LFT Lafayette Regional Airport 59 km · 37 mi · ~1 h 03 min by car
Closest international MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 162 km · 101 mi · ~2 h 53 min by car

Airports near Melville

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    Lafayette Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LFT 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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    Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesBaton Rouge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BTR 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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    Acadiana Regional Airport Flag of United StatesNew Iberia, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ARA 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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    Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ESF 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 41 min
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    Alexandria International Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AEX 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 51 min
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    McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field Flag of United StatesMcComb, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MCB 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 22 min
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    Polk Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Polk, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    POE 144 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min
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    Beauregard Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDeRidder, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DRI 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
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    Lake Charles Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLake Charles, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LCH 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
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    Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MSY 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 53 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Melville?

The nearest airport to Melville is Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), about 59 km (37 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 162 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Melville?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 162 km from Melville in a straight line — roughly 2 h 53 min by car.

What other airports are near Melville?

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) — 60 km, Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) — 74 km and Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport (ESF) — 94 km.

How long does it take to get from Melville to Lafayette Regional Airport?

About 1 h 03 min by car for the 59 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.