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Nearest Airport to Opelika: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Opelika is Columbus Airport (CSG), about 44 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 141 km away.

Closest airport CSG Columbus Airport 44 km · 27 mi · ~47 min by car
Closest international ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport 141 km · 88 mi · ~2 h 31 min by car

Airports near Opelika

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    Columbus Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CSG 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
  2. 2
    Lawson Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Benning, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LSF 50 km31 mi · ~54 min
  3. 3
    Maxwell Air Force Base Flag of United StatesMontgomery, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MXF 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  4. 4
    Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport Flag of United StatesMontgomery, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGM 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  5. 5
    Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field Flag of United StatesTroy, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TOI 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min
  6. 6
    Anniston Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnniston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ANB 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  7. 7
    Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ATL 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min
  8. 8
    Shelby County Airport Flag of United StatesAlabaster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 144 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min
  9. 9
    Dothan Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDothan, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DHN 147 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
  10. 10
    Fulton County Airport Brown Field Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTY 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Opelika?

The nearest airport to Opelika is Columbus Airport (CSG), about 44 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 141 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Opelika?

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is 141 km from Opelika in a straight line — roughly 2 h 31 min by car.

What other airports are near Opelika?

Lawson Army Air Field (LSF) — 50 km, Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF) — 97 km and Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM) — 103 km.

How long does it take to get from Opelika to Columbus Airport?

About 47 min by car for the 44 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.