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Nearest Airport to Monticello: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Monticello is Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 137 km away.

Closest airport SME Lake Cumberland Regional Airport 32 km · 20 mi · ~35 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 137 km · 85 mi · ~2 h 27 min by car

Airports near Monticello

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    Lake Cumberland Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSomerset, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SME 32 km20 mi · ~35 min
  2. 2
    London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field Flag of United StatesLondon, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOZ 73 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  3. 3
    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field Flag of United StatesCrossville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSV 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  4. 4
    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  5. 5
    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 136 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  6. 6
    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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    Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBowling Green, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BWG 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
  8. 8
    Godman Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Knox, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTK 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
  9. 9
    Julian Carroll Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 160 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min
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    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SDF 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Monticello?

The nearest airport to Monticello is Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 137 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Monticello?

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

What other airports are near Monticello?

London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) — 73 km, Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (CSV) — 100 km and Central Kentucky Regional Airport — 100 km.

How long does it take to get from Monticello to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport?

About 35 min by car for the 32 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.