Drive time to Lemhi County Airport (SMN)

Lemhi County Airport (SMN / KSMN) is a medium-sized airport serving Salmon, Idaho. It sits 4,043 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 5,510 feet. The nearest other airport with scheduled service is BTM (Bert Mooney Airport), 88 miles north-east.

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Distance
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by road
Leave now, arrive
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at the terminal
Domestic
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before departure
International
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before departure

Alternatives

Other airports near SMN

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

Reference

SMN at a glance

IATA code
SMN
ICAO code
KSMN
Serving
Salmon, Idaho
State
Idaho
Elevation
4,043 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
5,510 ft
Coordinates
45.1222, -113.8820
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
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 SMN

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from SMN, 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 SMN, 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 →

Same state

Other airports in Idaho

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FAQ

Questions about driving to SMN

How long does it take to drive to SMN?

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 Lemhi County Airport.

What is the airport code for Salmon?

Lemhi County Airport uses the IATA code SMN and the ICAO code KSMN. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 4,043 feet above sea level.

Which other airports are near SMN?

Within 200 miles: BTM (88 mi), MYL (110 mi), SUN (114 mi), MSO (124 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 SMN?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to SMN. 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.