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Nearest Airport to West Lafayette: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to West Lafayette is Purdue University Airport (LAF), about 3.0 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 95 km away.

Closest airport LAF Purdue University Airport 3.0 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international IND Indianapolis International Airport 95 km · 59 mi · ~1 h 41 min by car

Airports near West Lafayette

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    Purdue University Airport Flag of United StatesWest Lafayette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAF 3.0 km2 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Grissom Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesPeru, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GUS 68 km43 mi · ~1 h 13 min
  3. 3
    Indianapolis International Airport Flag of United StatesIndianapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IND 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
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    Greater Kankakee Airport Flag of United StatesKankakee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    IKK 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  5. 5
    Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field Flag of United StatesTerre Haute, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HUF 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  6. 6
    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
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    University of Illinois Willard Airport Flag of United StatesSavoy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CMI 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  8. 8
    Delaware County Johnson Field Flag of United StatesMuncie, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MIE 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
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    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min
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    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to West Lafayette?

The nearest airport to West Lafayette is Purdue University Airport (LAF), about 3.0 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 95 km away.

Which international airport is closest to West Lafayette?

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 95 km from West Lafayette in a straight line — roughly 1 h 41 min by car.

What other airports are near West Lafayette?

Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) — 68 km, Indianapolis International Airport (IND) — 95 km and Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) — 107 km.

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

About 5 min by car for the 3.0 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.