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Nearest Airport to Salem: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Salem is Hickory Regional Airport (HKY), about 28 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 87 km away.

Closest airport HKY Hickory Regional Airport 28 km · 17 mi · ~30 min by car
Closest international CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport 87 km · 54 mi · ~1 h 33 min by car

Airports near Salem

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    Hickory Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHickory, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HKY 28 km17 mi · ~30 min
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    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
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    Charlotte Douglas International Airport Flag of United StatesCharlotte, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CLT 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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    Concord-Padgett Regional Airport Flag of United StatesConcord, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    USA 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville/Greer/Spartanburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSP 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
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    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
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    Greenville Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GMU 112 km69 mi · ~2 h 00 min
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    Smith Reynolds Airport Flag of United StatesWinston Salem, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    INT 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min
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    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
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    Piedmont Triad International Airport Flag of United StatesGreensboro, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSO 165 km102 mi · ~2 h 56 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 Hickory Regional Airport (HKY), about 28 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 87 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Salem?

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 87 km from Salem in a straight line — roughly 1 h 33 min by car.

What other airports are near Salem?

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) — 82 km, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) — 87 km and Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) — 96 km.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Hickory Regional Airport?

About 30 min by car for the 28 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.