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Nearest Airport to Rockford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Rockford is Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF), about 58 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 90 km away.

Closest airport MXF Maxwell Air Force Base 58 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 02 min by car
Closest international BHM Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 90 km · 56 mi · ~1 h 36 min by car

Airports near Rockford

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    Maxwell Air Force Base Flag of United StatesMontgomery, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MXF 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
  2. 2
    Shelby County Airport Flag of United StatesAlabaster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  3. 3
    Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport Flag of United StatesMontgomery, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGM 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
  4. 4
    Anniston Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnniston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ANB 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
  5. 5
    Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Flag of United StatesBirmingham, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BHM 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  6. 6
    Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field Flag of United StatesTroy, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TOI 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  7. 7
    Columbus Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CSG 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  8. 8
    Lawson Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Benning, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LSF 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
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    Tuscaloosa National Airport Flag of United StatesTuscaloosa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TCL 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 24 min
  10. 10
    South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport Flag of United StatesAndalusia/Opp, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Rockford?

The nearest airport to Rockford is Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF), about 58 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 90 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Rockford?

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is 90 km from Rockford in a straight line — roughly 1 h 36 min by car.

What other airports are near Rockford?

Shelby County Airport — 61 km, Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM) — 67 km and Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) — 85 km.

How long does it take to get from Rockford to Maxwell Air Force Base?

About 1 h 02 min by car for the 58 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.