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Nearest Airport to Nelson: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Nelson is Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field, about 46 km (29 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 83 km away.

Closest airport KRYY Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field 46 km · 29 mi · ~49 min by car
Closest international ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport 83 km · 52 mi · ~1 h 29 min by car

Airports near Nelson

  1. 1
    Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 46 km29 mi · ~49 min
  2. 2
    Dobbins Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesMarietta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MGE 54 km33 mi · ~57 min
  3. 3
    DeKalb Peachtree Airport Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PDK 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  4. 4
    Fulton County Airport Brown Field Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTY 68 km43 mi · ~1 h 13 min
  5. 5
    Richard B Russell Airport Flag of United StatesRome, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RMG 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  6. 6
    Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ATL 83 km52 mi · ~1 h 29 min
  7. 7
    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  8. 8
    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) Flag of United StatesChattanooga, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHA 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min
  9. 9
    Athens Ben Epps Airport Flag of United StatesAthens, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AHN 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  10. 10
    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Nelson?

The nearest airport to Nelson is Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field, about 46 km (29 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 83 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Nelson?

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is 83 km from Nelson in a straight line — roughly 1 h 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Nelson?

Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE) — 54 km, DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) — 57 km and Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY) — 68 km.

How long does it take to get from Nelson to Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field?

About 49 min by car for the 46 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.