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Nearest Airport to Stearns: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Stearns is Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME), about 41 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 108 km away.

Closest airport SME Lake Cumberland Regional Airport 41 km · 26 mi · ~44 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 108 km · 67 mi · ~1 h 56 min by car

Airports near Stearns

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    Lake Cumberland Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSomerset, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SME 41 km26 mi · ~44 min
  2. 2
    London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field Flag of United StatesLondon, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOZ 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
  3. 3
    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field Flag of United StatesCrossville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSV 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  4. 4
    Central Kentucky Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  5. 5
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
  6. 6
    Julian Carroll Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  7. 7
    Blue Grass Airport Flag of United StatesLexington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LEX 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 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 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min
  9. 9
    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 176 km109 mi · ~3 h 09 min
  10. 10
    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 186 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Stearns?

The nearest airport to Stearns is Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME), about 41 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 108 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Stearns?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 108 km from Stearns in a straight line — roughly 1 h 56 min by car.

What other airports are near Stearns?

London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field (LOZ) — 55 km, Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (CSV) — 99 km and Central Kentucky Regional Airport — 104 km.

How long does it take to get from Stearns to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport?

About 44 min by car for the 41 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.