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Nearest Airport to Shannon: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Shannon is Richard B Russell Airport (RMG), about 8.1 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 98 km away.

Closest airport RMG Richard B Russell Airport 8.1 km · 5 mi · ~9 min by car
Closest international ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport 98 km · 61 mi · ~1 h 45 min by car

Airports near Shannon

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    Richard B Russell Airport Flag of United StatesRome, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RMG 8.1 km5 mi · ~9 min
  2. 2
    Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  3. 3
    Dobbins Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesMarietta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MGE 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
  4. 4
    Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) Flag of United StatesChattanooga, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHA 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  5. 5
    Fulton County Airport Brown Field Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTY 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
  6. 6
    DeKalb Peachtree Airport Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PDK 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
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    Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport Flag of United StatesAtlanta, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ATL 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  8. 8
    Anniston Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnniston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ANB 110 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  9. 9
    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 36 min
  10. 10
    Redstone Army Air Field Flag of United StatesRedstone Arsnl Huntsville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUA 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Shannon?

The nearest airport to Shannon is Richard B Russell Airport (RMG), about 8.1 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 98 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Shannon?

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is 98 km from Shannon in a straight line — roughly 1 h 45 min by car.

What other airports are near Shannon?

Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field — 57 km, Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE) — 69 km and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) — 79 km.

How long does it take to get from Shannon to Richard B Russell Airport?

About 9 min by car for the 8.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.