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Nearest Airport to Shelbyville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Shelbyville is Bowman Field (LOU), about 38 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 45 km away.

Closest airport LOU Bowman Field 38 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car
Closest international SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 45 km · 28 mi · ~48 min by car

Airports near Shelbyville

  1. 1
    Bowman Field Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOU 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  2. 2
    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SDF 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
  3. 3
    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
  4. 4
    Godman Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Knox, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTK 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  5. 5
    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 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 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
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    Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field Flag of United StatesCincinnati, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LUK 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min
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    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CLU 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
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    Lake Cumberland Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSomerset, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SME 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 29 min
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    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Shelbyville?

The nearest airport to Shelbyville is Bowman Field (LOU), about 38 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 45 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Shelbyville?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 45 km from Shelbyville in a straight line — roughly 48 min by car.

What other airports are near Shelbyville?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) — 45 km, Blue Grass Airport (LEX) — 57 km and Godman Army Air Field (FTK) — 74 km.

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

About 41 min by car for the 38 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.