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Nearest Airport to Tupelo: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Tupelo is Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP), about 6.1 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 145 km away.

Closest airport TUP Tupelo Regional Airport 6.1 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car
Closest international MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport 145 km · 90 mi · ~2 h 36 min by car

Airports near Tupelo

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    Tupelo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTupelo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TUP 6.1 km4 mi · ~7 min
  2. 2
    Columbus Air Force Base Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CBM 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  3. 3
    University Oxford Airport Flag of United StatesOxford, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    UOX 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
  4. 4
    Golden Triangle Regional Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus/W Point/Starkville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GTR 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
  5. 5
    Northwest Alabama Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMuscle Shoals, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MSL 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
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    Frederick W. Smith International Airport Flag of United StatesMemphis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MEM 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
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    McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MKL 150 km93 mi · ~2 h 41 min
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    Greenwood–Leflore Airport Flag of United StatesGreenwood, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GWO 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
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    Tuscaloosa National Airport Flag of United StatesTuscaloosa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TCL 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
  10. 10
    Millington-Memphis Airport Flag of United StatesMillington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NQA 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Tupelo?

The nearest airport to Tupelo is Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP), about 6.1 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 145 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Tupelo?

Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is 145 km from Tupelo in a straight line — roughly 2 h 36 min by car.

What other airports are near Tupelo?

Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) — 72 km, University Oxford Airport (UOX) — 78 km and Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) — 90 km.

How long does it take to get from Tupelo to Tupelo Regional Airport?

About 7 min by car for the 6.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.