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Nearest Airport to Roanoke Rapids: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Roanoke Rapids is Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI), about 71 km (44 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Richmond International Airport (RIC), 120 km away.

Closest airport RWI Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport 71 km · 44 mi · ~1 h 16 min by car
Closest international RIC Richmond International Airport 120 km · 74 mi · ~2 h 08 min by car

Airports near Roanoke Rapids

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    Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRocky Mount, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RWI 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
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    Lake Country Regional Airport Flag of United StatesClarksville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
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    Pitt-Greenville Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PGV 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
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    Felker Army Air Field Flag of United StatesNewport News (Fort Eustis), United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FAF 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
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    Richmond International Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    RIC 120 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
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    Raleigh-Durham International Airport Flag of United StatesRaleigh/Durham, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    RDU 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
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    Johnston Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSmithfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
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    Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field Flag of United StatesKinston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ISO 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
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    Newport News Williamsburg International Airport Flag of United StatesNewport News, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PHF 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Flag of United StatesGoldsboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GSB 128 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Roanoke Rapids?

The nearest airport to Roanoke Rapids is Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI), about 71 km (44 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Richmond International Airport (RIC), 120 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Roanoke Rapids?

Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 120 km from Roanoke Rapids in a straight line — roughly 2 h 08 min by car.

What other airports are near Roanoke Rapids?

Lake Country Regional Airport — 82 km, Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) — 95 km and Felker Army Air Field (FAF) — 119 km.

How long does it take to get from Roanoke Rapids to Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport?

About 1 h 16 min by car for the 71 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.