These are the best five airports perfectly placed for sports fans in US
Sports fans think nothing of jumping on a plane to attend a game or major sports event. Airports can play a big part in that decision. Here are the top five airports closest to the grounds.
Sports fans think nothing of jumping on a plane to attend a game or a major sports event.
The proximity of the airport to the stadium can play a big part in that decision.
Fans want to be as close as they can be. We look at the top five airports that are conveniently located for sports fans in the US.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix Sky Harbor is nearby to both the Footprint Centre and Chase Field.
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Footprint is NBA’s Phoenix Sun’s home ground is just over four miles from the airport.
Chase Field, nearby to the Footprint Center is just nine minutes from the airport by can and is home to The Arizona Diamondbacks of the MLB.
Boston Logan International Airport, Boston, Massachusetts
Only 15 minutes away from Fenway Park, it’s ideal for fans. Fenway, is the home of the Boston Red Sox and is the oldest baseball stadium in the US.
It also features the Green Monster, a 37-ft high wall in left field to prevent home runs. TD Garden, where the NBA’s Boston Celtics and NHL’s Bruins play, is just five miles away from the airport. The airport’s handy spot means fans can go to an event and make it back home that evening.
Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada
This is one of the most scenic airports to land in in Las Vegas and it’s just a ten minute taxi ride from Allegiant Stadium.
It’s home to the Las Vegas Raiders of the NFL and where they play their season home games.
It is slated to host the Super Bowl on February 11, 2024. Las Vegas will also host the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 19, 2023.
The race will be held close to the airport with the paddock area a mere four minute drive away.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, Kentucky
Being named after one of the greatest boxers, Muhammad Ali, Kentucky is also home to America’s Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs.
It’s only a ten-minute drive to the track from the airport and fans do fly in and out in a day to attend this classic event.
Daytona Beach International Airport, Daytona Beach, Florida
The airport is located directly next to the Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona 500 is the most prestigious NASCAR race.
