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Nearest Airport to Morehead: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Morehead is Julian Carroll Airport, about 66 km (41 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 144 km away.

Closest airport KJKL Julian Carroll Airport 66 km · 41 mi · ~1 h 11 min by car
Closest international CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport 144 km · 90 mi · ~2 h 34 min by car

Airports near Morehead

  1. 1
    Julian Carroll Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
  2. 2
    Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field Flag of United StatesHuntington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HTS 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
  3. 3
    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
  4. 4
    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  5. 5
    Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field Flag of United StatesCincinnati, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LUK 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  6. 6
    London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field Flag of United StatesLondon, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOZ 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  7. 7
    Wilmington Airpark Flag of United StatesWilmington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ILN 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  8. 8
    Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport Flag of United StatesCincinnati / Covington, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CVG 144 km90 mi · ~2 h 34 min
  9. 9
    Yeager Airport Flag of United StatesCharleston, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CRW 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
  10. 10
    Lake Cumberland Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSomerset, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SME 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 55 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Morehead?

The nearest airport to Morehead is Julian Carroll Airport, about 66 km (41 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), 144 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Morehead?

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 144 km from Morehead in a straight line — roughly 2 h 34 min by car.

What other airports are near Morehead?

Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) — 79 km, Central Kentucky Regional Airport — 100 km and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) — 104 km.

How long does it take to get from Morehead to Julian Carroll Airport?

About 1 h 11 min by car for the 66 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.