Nearby Airports

Introduction ...

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 better fit our travel plans.<1> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Helen.

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

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

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

Large Airports ...

Northwest Florida Rgnl. (VPS/KVPS)
(127 miles [204.4 km] to the west)
- Official website: https://www.flyvps.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: VPS ICAO: KVPS
- GPS Coordinates: 30.483219, -86.526044<2>
  (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Northwest Florida Regional Airport (Elgin AFB)
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Northwest Florida Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Jacksonville Intl. (JAX/KJAX)
(162 miles [260.7 km] to the east)
- Official website: https://flyjax.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: JAX ICAO: KJAX
- GPS Coordinates: 30.494056, -81.687861<3>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Jacksonville International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Jacksonville Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Pensacola Rgnl. (PNS/KPNS)
(166 miles [267.2 km] to the west)
- Official website: https://flypensacola.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: PNS ICAO: KPNS
- GPS Coordinates: 30.473426, -87.186612<4>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Pensacola Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Pensacola Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Tampa Intl. (TPA/KTPA)
(196 miles [315.4 km] to the southeast)
- Official website: https://www.tampaairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: TPA ICAO: KTPA
- GPS Coordinates: 27.975472, -82.533250<5>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Tampa International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Tampa Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
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- Orlando Sanford Intl. (SFB/KSFB)
  (217 miles [349.2 km] to the east southeast)
  - Official website: https://flysfb.com/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: SFB ICAO: KSFB
  - GPS Coordinates: 28.776701, -81.235522<6>
    (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Orlando Sanford International Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Orlando Sanford Intl.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Orlando Intl. (MCO/KMCO)
  (226 miles [363.7 km] to the southeast)
  - Official website: https://orlandoairports.net/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: MCO ICAO: KMCO
  - GPS Coordinates: 28.429394, -81.308993<7>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Orlando International Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Orlando Intl.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Savannah / Hilton Head Intl. (SAV/KSAV)
  (226 miles [363.7 km] to the northeast)
  - Official website: https://savannahairport.com/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: SAV ICAO: KSAV
  - GPS Coordinates: 32.127583, -81.202139<8>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Savannah / Hilton Head Intl.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Hartsfield - Jackson Intl. (ATL/KATL)
  (229 miles [368.5 km] to the north)
  - Official website: https://www.atl.com/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: ATL ICAO: KATL
  - GPS Coordinates: 33.636720, -84.428066<9>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Hartsfield - Jackson Intl.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Sarasota / Bradenton Intl. (SRQ/KSRQ)
  (229 miles [368.5 km] to the south southeast)
  - Official website: https://srq-airport.com/
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: SRQ ICAO: KSRQ
  - GPS Coordinates: 27.395444, -82.554389<10>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Sarasota / Bradenton International Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Sarasota / Bradenton Intl.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]

Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service ...

Tallahassee Rgnl. (TLH/KTLH)
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north northeast)
- Official website: https://www.talgov.com/airport/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: TLH ICAO: KTLH
- GPS Coordinates: 30.396528, -84.350333<11>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Tallahassee Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Tallahassee Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Panama City - Bay County Intl. (PFN/KPFN)
(76 miles [122.3 km] to the west)
- Official website: https://www.iflybeaches.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: PFN ICAO: KPFN
- GPS Coordinates: 30.212083, -85.682806<12>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Panama City - Bay County International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Panama City - Bay County Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Southwest Georgia Rgnl. (ABY/KABY)
(85 miles [136.8 km] to the north)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: ABY ICAO: KABY
- GPS Coordinates: 31.535635, -84.193538<13>
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Southwest Georgia Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Dothan Rgnl. (DHN/KDHN)
(93 miles [149.7 km] to the northwest)
- Official website: https://www.flydothan.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: DHN ICAO: KDHN
- GPS Coordinates: 31.321021, -85.449479<14>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Dothan Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Dothan Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]

General Aviation Airports ...

Wakulla Co. Airport (FAA ID: 2J0)
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
- GPS Coordinates: 29.989456, -84.395392<15>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Wakulla County Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Wakulla Co. Airport
Quincy Muni. (FAA ID: 2J9)
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northwest)
- GPS Coordinates: 30.597871, -84.557425<16>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Quincy Municipal Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Quincy Muni.

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Helen), 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.
<2>	GPS Coordinates for Northwest Florida Regional Airport (Elgin AFB): Decimal: 30.48321, -86.526044 DDMMSS: 30° 28' 59", -86° 31' 33"
<3>	GPS Coordinates for Jacksonville International Airport: Decimal: 30.49405, -81.687861 DDMMSS: 30° 29' 38", -81° 41' 16"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Pensacola Regional Airport: Decimal: 30.47342, -87.186612 DDMMSS: 30° 28' 24", -87° 11' 11"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Tampa International Airport: Decimal: 27.97547, -82.533250 DDMMSS: 27° 58' 31", -82° 31' 59"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Orlando Sanford International Airport: Decimal: 28.77670, -81.235522 DDMMSS: 28° 46' 36", -81° 14' 7"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Orlando International Airport: Decimal: 28.42939, -81.308993 DDMMSS: 28° 25' 45", -81° 18' 32"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport: Decimal: 32.12758, -81.202139 DDMMSS: 32° 7' 39", -81° 12' 7"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport: Decimal: 33.63672, -84.428066 DDMMSS: 33° 38' 12", -84° 25' 41"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Sarasota / Bradenton International Airport: Decimal: 27.39544, -82.554389 DDMMSS: 27° 23' 43", -82° 33' 15"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Tallahassee Regional Airport: Decimal: 30.39652, -84.350333 DDMMSS: 30° 23' 47", -84° 21' 1"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Panama City - Bay County International Airport: Decimal: 30.21208, -85.682806 DDMMSS: 30° 12' 43", -85° 40' 58"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Southwest Georgia Regional Airport: Decimal: 31.53563, -84.193538 DDMMSS: 31° 32' 8", -84° 11' 36"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Dothan Regional Airport: Decimal: 31.32102, -85.449479 DDMMSS: 31° 19' 15", -85° 26' 58"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Wakulla County Airport: Decimal: 29.98945, -84.395392 DDMMSS: 29° 59' 22", -84° 23' 43"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Quincy Municipal Airport: Decimal: 30.59787, -84.557425 DDMMSS: 30° 35' 52", -84° 33' 26"