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Nearest Airport to Waynesville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Waynesville is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), about 41 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 98 km away.

Closest airport AVL Asheville Regional Airport 41 km · 25 mi · ~44 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 98 km · 61 mi · ~1 h 45 min by car

Airports near Waynesville

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    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
  2. 2
    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
  3. 3
    Greenville Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GMU 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
  4. 4
    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville/Greer/Spartanburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSP 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
  5. 5
    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  6. 6
    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  7. 7
    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 10 min
  8. 8
    Hickory Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHickory, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HKY 147 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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    Athens Ben Epps Airport Flag of United StatesAthens, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AHN 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
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    Charlotte Douglas International Airport Flag of United StatesCharlotte, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CLT 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Waynesville?

The nearest airport to Waynesville is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), about 41 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 98 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Waynesville?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 98 km from Waynesville in a straight line — roughly 1 h 45 min by car.

What other airports are near Waynesville?

Western Carolina Regional Airport — 86 km, Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) — 92 km and Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) — 96 km.

How long does it take to get from Waynesville to Asheville Regional Airport?

About 44 min by car for the 41 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.