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Nearest Airport to Murphy: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Murphy is Western Carolina Regional Airport, about 20 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 81 km away.

Closest airport KRHP Western Carolina Regional Airport 20 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 81 km · 50 mi · ~1 h 26 min by car

Airports near Murphy

  1. 1
    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
  2. 2
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
  3. 3
    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) Flag of United StatesChattanooga, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHA 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  4. 4
    Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
  5. 5
    Richard B Russell Airport Flag of United StatesRome, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RMG 131 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  6. 6
    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field Flag of United StatesCrossville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSV 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  7. 7
    DeKalb Peachtree Airport Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PDK 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  8. 8
    Dobbins Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesMarietta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MGE 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  9. 9
    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
  10. 10
    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Murphy?

The nearest airport to Murphy is Western Carolina Regional Airport, about 20 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 81 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Murphy?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 81 km from Murphy in a straight line — roughly 1 h 26 min by car.

What other airports are near Murphy?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) — 81 km, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) — 107 km and Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field — 130 km.

How long does it take to get from Murphy to Western Carolina Regional Airport?

About 21 min by car for the 20 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.