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Nearest Airport to Springfield: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Springfield is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), about 67 km (41 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 70 km away.

Closest airport LEX Blue Grass Airport 67 km · 41 mi · ~1 h 11 min by car
Closest international SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 70 km · 44 mi · ~1 h 15 min by car

Airports near Springfield

  1. 1
    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 67 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
  2. 2
    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SDF 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
  3. 3
    Godman Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Knox, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTK 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
  4. 4
    Bowman Field Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOU 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  5. 5
    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  6. 6
    Lake Cumberland Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSomerset, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SME 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  7. 7
    London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field Flag of United StatesLondon, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOZ 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
  8. 8
    Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBowling Green, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BWG 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 22 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 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
  10. 10
    Julian Carroll Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 168 km104 mi · ~3 h 00 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Springfield?

The nearest airport to Springfield is Blue Grass Airport (LEX), about 67 km (41 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 70 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Springfield?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 70 km from Springfield in a straight line — roughly 1 h 15 min by car.

What other airports are near Springfield?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) — 70 km, Godman Army Air Field (FTK) — 70 km and Bowman Field (LOU) — 72 km.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Blue Grass Airport?

About 1 h 11 min by car for the 67 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.