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Nearest Airport to Washington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Washington is Monroe County Airport (BMG), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 137 km away.

Closest airport BMG Monroe County Airport 72 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 18 min by car
Closest international SDF Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport 137 km · 85 mi · ~2 h 26 min by car

Airports near Washington

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    Monroe County Airport Flag of United StatesBloomington, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BMG 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
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    Evansville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEvansville, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EVV 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 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 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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    Owensboro Daviess County Airport Flag of United StatesOwensboro, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    OWB 102 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
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    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CLU 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
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    Godman Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Knox, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FTK 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
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    Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SDF 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
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    Bowman Field Flag of United StatesLouisville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LOU 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
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    Indianapolis International Airport Flag of United StatesIndianapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IND 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
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    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Washington?

The nearest airport to Washington is Monroe County Airport (BMG), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), 137 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Washington?

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is 137 km from Washington in a straight line — roughly 2 h 26 min by car.

What other airports are near Washington?

Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) — 76 km, Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) — 89 km and Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB) — 102 km.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Monroe County Airport?

About 1 h 18 min by car for the 72 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.