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Nearest Airport to Providence: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Providence is Bowman Field (LOU), about 55 km (34 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 63 km away.

Closest airport LOU Bowman Field 55 km · 34 mi · ~58 min by car
Closest international SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 63 km · 39 mi · ~1 h 08 min by car

Airports near Providence

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    Bowman Field Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOU 55 km34 mi · ~58 min
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    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SDF 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 08 min
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    Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport Flag of United StatesCincinnati / Covington, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CVG 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
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    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
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    Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field Flag of United StatesCincinnati, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LUK 91 km57 mi · ~1 h 37 min
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    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CLU 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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    Godman Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Knox, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTK 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  8. 8
    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
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    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
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    Wilmington Airpark Flag of United StatesWilmington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ILN 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Providence?

The nearest airport to Providence is Bowman Field (LOU), about 55 km (34 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 63 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Providence?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 63 km from Providence in a straight line — roughly 1 h 08 min by car.

What other airports are near Providence?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) — 63 km, Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) — 71 km and Blue Grass Airport (LEX) — 80 km.

How long does it take to get from Providence to Bowman Field?

About 58 min by car for the 55 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.