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Nearest Airport to Shannon: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Shannon is Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 155 km away.

Closest airport TUP Tupelo Regional Airport 18 km · 11 mi · ~19 min by car
Closest international MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport 155 km · 96 mi · ~2 h 46 min by car

Airports near Shannon

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    Tupelo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTupelo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TUP 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
  2. 2
    Columbus Air Force Base Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CBM 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
  3. 3
    Golden Triangle Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus/W Point/Starkville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GTR 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 20 min
  4. 4
    University Oxford Airport Flag of United StatesOxford, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    UOX 81 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
  5. 5
    Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMuscle Shoals, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MSL 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  6. 6
    Tuscaloosa National Airport Flag of United StatesTuscaloosa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TCL 142 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  7. 7
    Greenwood–Leflore Airport Flag of United StatesGreenwood, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GWO 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
  8. 8
    Frederick W. Smith International Airport Flag of United StatesMemphis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MEM 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min
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    McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKL 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
  10. 10
    Millington-Memphis Airport Flag of United StatesMillington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NQA 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 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 Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 155 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Shannon?

Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is 155 km from Shannon in a straight line — roughly 2 h 46 min by car.

What other airports are near Shannon?

Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) — 58 km, Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) — 75 km and University Oxford Airport (UOX) — 81 km.

How long does it take to get from Shannon to Tupelo Regional Airport?

About 19 min by car for the 18 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.