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Nearest Airport to Salem: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Salem is Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE), about 4.5 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Portland International Airport (PDX), 80 km away.

Closest airport SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field 4.5 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international PDX Portland International Airport 80 km · 49 mi · ~1 h 25 min by car

Airports near Salem

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    Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field Flag of United StatesSalem, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SLE 4.5 km3 mi · ~5 min
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    McMinnville Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMcMinnville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KMMV 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
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    Aurora State Airport Flag of United StatesAurora, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
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    Corvallis Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesCorvallis, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CVO 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
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    Portland Hillsboro Airport Flag of United StatesPortland, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HIO 67 km41 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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    Portland International Airport Flag of United StatesPortland, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    PDX 80 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
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    Portland Troutdale Airport Flag of United StatesPortland, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TTD 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
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    Newport Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesNewport, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ONP 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
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    Eugene Airport Flag of United StatesEugene, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    EUG 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
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    Southwest Washington Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKelso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KLS 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Salem?

The nearest airport to Salem is Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE), about 4.5 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Portland International Airport (PDX), 80 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Salem?

Portland International Airport (PDX) is 80 km from Salem in a straight line — roughly 1 h 25 min by car.

What other airports are near Salem?

McMinnville Municipal Airport — 29 km, Aurora State Airport — 40 km and Corvallis Municipal Airport (CVO) — 53 km.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field?

About 5 min by car for the 4.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.