Drive time to Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK)

Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK / KSLK) is a medium-sized airport serving Saranac Lake, New York. It sits 1,663 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 6,573 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Burlington, VT — the airport lies about 49 miles west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to SLK from cities near Saranac Lake

The 7 largest population centres within 90 miles of SLK. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Adirondack Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Plattsburgh, NY 43 mi south-west Get drive time →
Burlington, VT 49 mi west Get drive time →
Winooski, VT 51 mi west Get drive time →
South Burlington, VT 51 mi west Get drive time →
Ogdensburg, NY 67 mi east Get drive time →
Glens Falls, NY 79 mi north Get drive time →
Montpelier, VT 81 mi west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near SLK

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

SLK at a glance

IATA code
SLK
ICAO code
KSLK
Serving
Saranac Lake, New York
Elevation
1,663 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
6,573 ft
Coordinates
44.3869, -74.2046
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from SLK

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from SLK, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like SLK, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to SLK

How long does it take to drive to SLK?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Adirondack Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 7 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Saranac Lake?

Adirondack Regional Airport uses the IATA code SLK and the ICAO code KSLK. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 1,663 feet above sea level.

How far is SLK from Burlington?

Burlington, VT is about 49 miles from SLK in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Burlington as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near SLK?

Within 200 miles: PBG (41 mi), MSS (49 mi), BTV (52 mi), OGS (65 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from SLK?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to SLK. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.