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Nearest Airport to Salem: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Salem is Bowman Field (LOU), about 57 km (35 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 58 km away.

Closest airport LOU Bowman Field 57 km · 35 mi · ~1 h 01 min by car
Closest international SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 58 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 02 min by car

Airports near Salem

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    Bowman Field Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOU 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SDF 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 20 min
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    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CLU 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 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 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
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    Indianapolis International Airport Flag of United StatesIndianapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IND 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 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 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
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    Owensboro Daviess County Airport Flag of United StatesOwensboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    OWB 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
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    Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field Flag of United StatesTerre Haute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUF 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 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 Bowman Field (LOU), about 57 km (35 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 58 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Salem?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 58 km from Salem in a straight line — roughly 1 h 02 min by car.

What other airports are near Salem?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) — 58 km, Monroe County Airport (BMG) — 75 km and Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) — 75 km.

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

About 1 h 01 min by car for the 57 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.