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Nearest Airport to Mills River: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Mills River is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), about 5.7 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 137 km away.

Closest airport AVL Asheville Regional Airport 5.7 km · 4 mi · ~6 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 137 km · 85 mi · ~2 h 27 min by car

Airports near Mills River

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    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 5.7 km4 mi · ~6 min
  2. 2
    Greenville Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GMU 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 08 min
  3. 3
    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville/Greer/Spartanburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSP 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 08 min
  4. 4
    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  5. 5
    Hickory Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHickory, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HKY 113 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  6. 6
    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 120 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
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    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 10 min
  8. 8
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
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    Charlotte Douglas International Airport Flag of United StatesCharlotte, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CLT 149 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
  10. 10
    Concord-Padgett Regional Airport Flag of United StatesConcord, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    USA 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Mills River?

The nearest airport to Mills River is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), about 5.7 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 137 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Mills River?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 137 km from Mills River in a straight line — roughly 2 h 27 min by car.

What other airports are near Mills River?

Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) — 63 km, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) — 63 km and Anderson Regional Airport (AND) — 100 km.

How long does it take to get from Mills River to Asheville Regional Airport?

About 6 min by car for the 5.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.