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Nearest Airport to Watson: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Watson is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), about 19 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 93 km away.

Closest airport BTR Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 19 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car
Closest international MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 93 km · 58 mi · ~1 h 39 min by car

Airports near Watson

  1. 1
    Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesBaton Rouge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BTR 19 km12 mi · ~21 min
  2. 2
    McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field Flag of United StatesMcComb, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MCB 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
  3. 3
    Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MSY 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 39 min
  4. 4
    Lakefront Airport Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NEW 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  5. 5
    Lafayette Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LFT 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  6. 6
    Acadiana Regional Airport Flag of United StatesNew Iberia, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ARA 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  7. 7
    New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field Flag of United StatesNew Orleans, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NBG 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min
  8. 8
    Esler Army Airfield / Esler Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ESF 157 km98 mi · ~2 h 48 min
  9. 9
    Alexandria International Airport Flag of United StatesAlexandria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AEX 173 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
  10. 10
    Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesHattiesburg, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HBG 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Watson?

The nearest airport to Watson is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), about 19 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 93 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Watson?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 93 km from Watson in a straight line — roughly 1 h 39 min by car.

What other airports are near Watson?

McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field (MCB) — 81 km, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — 93 km and Lakefront Airport (NEW) — 107 km.

How long does it take to get from Watson to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport?

About 21 min by car for the 19 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.