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Nearest Airport to Newark: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Newark is Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR), about 73 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 152 km away.

Closest airport JBR Jonesboro Municipal Airport 73 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 18 min by car
Closest international MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport 152 km · 94 mi · ~2 h 42 min by car

Airports near Newark

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    Jonesboro Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesJonesboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    JBR 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  2. 2
    Little Rock Air Force Base Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LRF 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
  3. 3
    Ozark Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMountain Home, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    WMH 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
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    Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field Flag of United StatesLittle Rock, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LIT 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 19 min
  5. 5
    Arkansas International Airport Flag of United StatesBlytheville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BYH 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
  6. 6
    Millington-Memphis Airport Flag of United StatesMillington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NQA 147 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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    Frederick W. Smith International Airport Flag of United StatesMemphis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MEM 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
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    Saline County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBryant, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 155 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
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    Boone County Airport Flag of United StatesHarrison, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HRO 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
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    Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field Flag of United StatesPine Bluff, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PBF 176 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Newark?

The nearest airport to Newark is Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR), about 73 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 152 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Newark?

Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is 152 km from Newark in a straight line — roughly 2 h 42 min by car.

What other airports are near Newark?

Little Rock Air Force Base (LRF) — 108 km, Ozark Regional Airport (WMH) — 119 km and Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) — 129 km.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Jonesboro Municipal Airport?

About 1 h 18 min by car for the 73 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.