The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Mobile. It is located about 22 miles [35 km] to the south of Bucks. Mobile has a population of 193,000 people.^<1>

The next largest community is Daphne. It is located about 27 miles [43 km] to the south of Bucks and has a population of 25,900 people.

The following large communities are also in the area. Please note that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance starting from Bucks and not the distance if you are driving it.^<2>

Community	2016 Population	Direction	Distance
Atmore [Map]	10,022	E	31 miles [49.9 km]
Bay Minette [Map]	9,312	SE	17 miles [27.4 km]
Chickasaw [Map]	5,908	S	16 miles [25.7 km]
Citronelle [Map]	3,885	NW	14 miles [22.5 km]
Fairhope [Map]	19,421	S	34 miles [54.7 km]
Foley [Map]	17,607	SE	47 miles [75.6 km]
Jackson [Map]	4,907	N	36 miles [57.9 km]
Prichard [Map]	22,185	S	17 miles [27.4 km]
Robertsdale [Map]	5,990	SE	36 miles [57.9 km]
Saraland [Map]	13,942	S	13 miles [20.9 km]
Satsuma [Map]	6,193	S	10 miles [16.1 km]
Semmes [Map]	4,155	SW	21 miles [33.8 km]
Spanish Fort [Map]	---	S	23 miles [37 km]
Lucedale (MS) [Map]	3,043	W	34 miles [54.7 km]
Moss Point (MS) [Map]	13,570	SW	50 miles [80.5 km]

The following is a sample of nearby communities:

Community	2016 Population	Direction	Distance
Axis [Map]	---	S	5 miles [8 km]
Barry Village [Map]	---	S	Less than 2 miles
Calvert [Map]	---	N	10 miles [16.1 km]
Chunchula [Map]	---	SW	12 miles [19.3 km]
Creola [Map]	1,961	S	8 miles [12.9 km]
Eight Mile [Map]	---	S	18 miles [29 km]
Fairford [Map]	---	N	11 miles [17.7 km]
Gulfcrest [Map]	---	W	12 miles [19.3 km]
Malcolm [Map]	---	N	12 miles [19.3 km]
McIntosh [Map]	225	N	17 miles [27.4 km]
Mount Vernon [Map]	1,510	N	5 miles [8 km]
Movico [Map]	---	N	3 miles [4.8 km]
Sims Chapel [Map]	---	NW	16 miles [25.7 km]
Stockton [Map]	---	E	9 miles [14.5 km]
Tensaw [Map]	---	NE	16 miles [25.7 km]

For more communities neighboring Bucks, please visit our County-by-County Page for Bucks.

Mobile County ...

Bucks is located in Mobile County.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Mobile County: Baldwin, Washington, George (MS), Greene (MS) & Jackson (MS). Mobile Bay is to the east and the Gulf of Mexico lies to the south.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Bucks ...

As we travel, we always see a community name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some names catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always talk about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

Axis - 5 miles [8 km] to the South of Bucks [Map]

Celeste - 9 miles [14.5 km] to the Southwest [Map]

Happy Hill - 11 miles [17.7 km] to the North [Map]

Hatters - 7 miles [11.3 km] to the South [Map]

Island Landing - 9 miles [14.5 km] to the East [Map]

Liveoak Landing - 11 miles [17.7 km] to the South [Map]

Mud Landing - 10 miles [16.1 km] to the Southeast [Map]

Nelson Landing - 10 miles [16.1 km] to the Northeast [Map]

Rice Creek Landing - 8 miles [12.9 km] to the East [Map]

Sand Landing - 6 miles [9.7 km] to the Southeast [Map]

Shell Landing - 11 miles [17.7 km] to the Southeast [Map]

Stage Coach Woods - 3 miles [4.8 km] to the West [Map]

Williams Heights - 11 miles [17.7 km] to the South [Map]

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bucks ...

Looking for more information about Bucks? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor Tourism page. The Tourism page gives you an overview and then the links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Bucks, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information and a map of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Tourism Map for Bucks.

See Our Genealogy Helper Page ...

We have a new section that have been added to our Genealogy Helper Page for Bucks.

We have a list of several cemeteries that are in the area around Bucks. Our list includes the location of each cemetery, with the ability to see an overhead view of the cemetery.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Bucks. Our list includes information such as whether the community had a post office or railroad service in 1895.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights to see and places to visit:

For the State of Alabama

Alabama Tourism
Parks for Alabama

Fishing in Alabama
Hunting in Alabama

TripAdvisor Link for:

Alabama Statewide Tourism
Bucks Tourism

Additional communities can be found om the TripAdvisor Tourism Map for Bucks

National Park Service (NPS) sites in Alabama

America's Byways - Scenic & Historic Roadways

RoadsideAmerica - Offbeat Tourist Attractions

Atlas Obscura - Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations

The Living New Deal - Sites in Alabama

Murals of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) - New Deal Art in Alabama

Airports Near Bucks ...

Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Bucks.

Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code)^<3>	NFDC ^<4> Report	Direction	Distance
North Mobile Co. Airport [Map]	15A	SSE	7 miles [11.3 km]
Bay Minette Muni. [Map]	1R8	SE	15 miles [24.1 km]
Mobile Rgnl. (MOB/KMOB) [Map]	MOB	SSW	25 miles [40.2 km]
Mobile Downtown Airport(ICAO: KBFM) [Map]	BFM	S	26 miles [41.8 km]
Chatom Muni. [Map]	---	NNW	32 miles [51.5 km]
Jackson Muni. [Map]	4R3	NNE	32 miles [51.5 km]
Atmore Muni. [Map]	0R1	E	34 miles [54.7 km]

When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would be a better fit to our travel plans.^<5> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and where they are relatively close to Bucks.

Please keep in mind that these airports where chosen based on their air-distance from Bucks. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.

Large Airports

Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code)	NFDC Report	Direction	Distance
Pensacola Rgnl. (PNS/KPNS) [Map]	PNS	SE	62 miles [99.8 km]
Northwest Florida Rgnl. (VPS/KVPS) [Map]	VPS	ESE	96 miles [154.5 km]

Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service

Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code)	NFDC Report	Direction	Distance
Mobile Rgnl. (MOB/KMOB) [Map]	MOB	SSW	25 miles [40.2 km]
Mobile Downtown Airport(ICAO: KBFM) [Map]	BFM	S	26 miles [41.8 km]

General Aviation Airports

Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code)	NFDC Report	Direction	Distance
North Mobile Co. Airport [Map]	15A	SSE	7 miles [11.3 km]
Bay Minette Muni. [Map]	1R8	SE	15 miles [24.1 km]
Chatom Muni. [Map]	---	NNW	32 miles [51.5 km]
Jackson Muni. [Map]	4R3	NNE	32 miles [51.5 km]
Atmore Muni. [Map]	0R1	E	34 miles [54.7 km]

Additional Airport Information

For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.

Pensacola Rgnl. (PNS/KPNS) [Map]
	Website for Pensacola Regional Airport
	For more detail: AirNav AOPA FAA FlightAware FlightStats

Northwest Florida Rgnl. (VPS/KVPS) [Map]
	Website for Northwest Florida Regional Airport (Elgin AFB)
	For more detail: AirNav AOPA FAA FlightAware FlightStats

H. L. Sonny Callahan Airport (ICAO: K4R4) [Map]
	For more detail: AirNav AOPA FAA FlightAware FlightStats

Trent Lott Intl. (ICAO: KPQL) [Map]
	Website for Trent Lott International Airport
	For more detail: AirNav AOPA FAA FlightAware FlightStats

Birmingham Intl. (BHM/KBHM) [Map]
	Website for Birmingham - Shuttlesworth International Airport
	For more detail: AirNav AOPA FAA FlightAware FlightStats

Jack Edwards Airport (ICAO: KJKA) [Map]
	For more detail: AirNav AOPA FAA FlightAware FlightStats

Hartsfield - Jackson Intl. (ATL/KATL) [Map]
	Website for Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport
	For more detail: AirNav AOPA FAA FlightAware FlightStats

Mobile Rgnl. (MOB/KMOB) [Map]
	Website for Mobile Regional Airport
	For more detail: AirNav AOPA FAA FlightAware FlightStats

Mobile Downtown Airport (ICAO: KBFM) [Map]
	For more detail: AirNav AOPA FAA FlightAware FlightStats

Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. (GPT/KGPT) [Map]
	Website for Gulfport - Biloxi International Airport
	For more detail: AirNav AOPA FAA FlightAware FlightStats

Hattiesburg Muni. (HBG/KHBG) [Map]
	Website for Hattiesburg Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport
	For more detail: AirNav AOPA FAA FlightAware FlightStats

Hattiesburg - Laurel Rgnl. (PIB/KPIB) [Map]
	Website for Hattiesburg - Laurel Regional Airport
	For more detail: AirNav AOPA FAA FlightAware FlightStats

Other Roadside Stops ...

Search for a Alabama Community

About Mobile County

About Alabama

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bucks. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Mobile County: www.mobilecounty.org/

The official website for State of Alabama: www.alabama.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Bucks. - Return to Citation
<2>	Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance starting in Bucks. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Bucks) to Point B. If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Bucks. Since we usually use Google Maps for our own planning, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Bucks Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Bucks. The point that we are using is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.0098, Longitude: -88.0248 [Map]. - Return to Citation
<3>	The IATA and ICAO are organizations that, amongst other functions, provide identifying codes for airports. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is an airline trade organization. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is an agency of the United Nations. Although the codes are similar, be careful not to confuse them. - Return to Citation
<4>	On an airport-by-airport basis, an NFDC report typically includes a description of airport operations, contacts, the runway(s), and radio, navigation & weather frequencies. The National Flight Data Center (NFDC) is operated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the purpose of collecting, validating and disseminating information about airports. - Return to Citation
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Bucks), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip. - Return to Citation

For additional information, please visit our Glossary for Bucks.