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Nearest Airport to Thorntown: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Thorntown is Purdue University Airport (LAF), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 53 km away.

Closest airport LAF Purdue University Airport 42 km · 26 mi · ~45 min by car
Closest international IND Indianapolis International Airport 53 km · 33 mi · ~57 min by car

Airports near Thorntown

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    Purdue University Airport Flag of United StatesWest Lafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAF 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
  2. 2
    Indianapolis International Airport Flag of United StatesIndianapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IND 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
  3. 3
    Grissom Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesPeru, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GUS 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
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    Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field Flag of United StatesTerre Haute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUF 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
  5. 5
    Delaware County Johnson Field Flag of United StatesMuncie, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MIE 104 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  6. 6
    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
  7. 7
    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CLU 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  8. 8
    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  9. 9
    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
  10. 10
    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Thorntown?

The nearest airport to Thorntown is Purdue University Airport (LAF), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 53 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Thorntown?

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 53 km from Thorntown in a straight line — roughly 57 min by car.

What other airports are near Thorntown?

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) — 53 km, Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) — 69 km and Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) — 96 km.

How long does it take to get from Thorntown to Purdue University Airport?

About 45 min by car for the 42 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.