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Nearest Airport to Sylva: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Sylva is Western Carolina Regional Airport, about 61 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 85 km away.

Closest airport KRHP Western Carolina Regional Airport 61 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 05 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 85 km · 53 mi · ~1 h 31 min by car

Airports near Sylva

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    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
  2. 2
    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
  3. 3
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
  4. 4
    Greenville Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GMU 99 km61 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  5. 5
    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville/Greer/Spartanburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSP 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min
  6. 6
    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 109 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
  7. 7
    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  8. 8
    Athens Ben Epps Airport Flag of United StatesAthens, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AHN 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
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    Hickory Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHickory, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HKY 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
  10. 10
    Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field Flag of United StatesCrossville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CSV 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Sylva?

The nearest airport to Sylva is Western Carolina Regional Airport, about 61 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 85 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Sylva?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 85 km from Sylva in a straight line — roughly 1 h 31 min by car.

What other airports are near Sylva?

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) — 62 km, McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) — 85 km and Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) — 99 km.

How long does it take to get from Sylva to Western Carolina Regional Airport?

About 1 h 05 min by car for the 61 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.