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Airports & the trip to Lakefront

Compare driving times and miles for 12 airline airports and 12 smaller regional airfields, with directions to Lakefront’s main entrance.

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Choose the flight and the ground trip together#

This comparison covers the surrounding airline options across the Treasure Coast, Palm Beaches, South Florida, southwest Florida and central Florida, plus smaller regional airfields. It is a travel-planning guide; private landing strips are outside its scope.

All displayed driving times and miles run from Lakefront’s main entrance to the named airport. Times of an hour or more use hours:minutes (1:07 means 1 hour, 7 minutes). For arrival, select “Directions to Lakefront” to reverse the route. The return direction, traffic and your terminal can change the estimate.

Airline airports (12) ↓ · Smaller airfields (12) ↓ · Ground transportation →

Airline airports#

Sorted by observed driving time. The airport links lead to current flight and ground-transport information. Smaller airports can have fewer operating days or destinations, so a shorter drive does not necessarily mean a better flight connection.

Airline flights

Vero Beach Regional#

VRB

A smaller airline airport on the Treasure Coast. Check whether flights operate on your required travel dates.

Airline flights

West Palm Beach — President Donald J. Trump International#

DJT (formerly PBI)

Formerly Palm Beach International. The official passenger code is now DJT; this is the same West Palm Beach airport.

Airline flights

Punta Gorda#

PGD

Route endpoint: Bailey Terminal. Check flight dates and confirm your departure terminal.

Airline flights

Southwest Florida International#

RSW

Fort Myers-area airline option west of Lakefront; compare the full flight and ground-transfer schedule.

Airline flights

Melbourne Orlando International#

MLB

Located in Melbourne on the Atlantic coast. This is a different airport from Orlando International (MCO).

Airline flights

Orlando International#

MCO

Route endpoint: Terminal A. Terminal C and rental-car facilities may add time.

Airline flights

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International#

FLL

Route endpoint: Terminal 1. Use the terminal assigned by your airline for the final drive.

Airline flights

Lakeland Linder International#

LAL

A farther airline alternative in Lakeland. Compare available days and the ground journey before booking.

Airline flights

Orlando Sanford International#

SFB

A separate airport northeast of Orlando; check the airport code carefully when comparing fares.

Airline flights

Miami International#

MIA

Route endpoint: the departures area. Confirm your airline’s concourse and allow time for airport traffic.

Airline flights

Sarasota Bradenton International#

SRQ

A Gulf Coast alternative for flights that better fit your origin or schedule.

Airline flights

Tampa International#

TPA

A farther option included for a broader flight search; the route ends at the main terminal.

Smaller regional airfields#

These nearby public-use fields are useful starting points for private aviation and charter enquiries. An airport’s presence, or “International” in its name, does not by itself mean you can book a scheduled passenger flight. Ask the operator about service, the arrival facility and the onward ride.

Okeechobee

Okeechobee County Airport#

OBE

County airport at 2800 NW 20th Trail. The drive uses that street address to avoid a similarly named private-airfield map result.

Clewiston

Airglades Airport#

2IS

Public-use airfield listed by the Florida Department of Transportation. Confirm private-flight or charter arrangements and ground pickup with the operator.

Indiantown

Indiantown Airport#

X58

Public-use airfield listed by the Florida Department of Transportation. Confirm private-flight or charter arrangements and ground pickup with the operator.

LaBelle

LaBelle Municipal Airport#

X14

Public-use airfield listed by the Florida Department of Transportation. Confirm private-flight or charter arrangements and ground pickup with the operator.

Pahokee

Palm Beach County Glades Airport#

PHK

Public-use airfield listed by the Florida Department of Transportation. Confirm private-flight or charter arrangements and ground pickup with the operator.

Fort Pierce

Treasure Coast International Airport#

FPR

Fort Pierce’s regional airport. Consult the airport for current passenger or charter service; inclusion here does not establish a scheduled airline itinerary.

West Palm Beach area

North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport#

F45

Public-use airfield listed by the Florida Department of Transportation. Confirm private-flight or charter arrangements and ground pickup with the operator.

Stuart

Witham Field#

SUA

Public-use airfield listed by the Florida Department of Transportation. Confirm private-flight or charter arrangements and ground pickup with the operator.

Sebring

Sebring Regional Airport#

SEF

Public-use airfield listed by the Florida Department of Transportation. Confirm private-flight or charter arrangements and ground pickup with the operator.

Belle Glade

Belle Glade State Municipal Airport#

X10

Public-use airfield listed by the Florida Department of Transportation. Confirm private-flight or charter arrangements and ground pickup with the operator.

Avon Park

Avon Park Executive Airport#

AVO

Public-use airfield listed by the Florida Department of Transportation. Confirm private-flight or charter arrangements and ground pickup with the operator.

Lantana

Palm Beach County Park / Lantana Airport#

LNA

Public-use airfield listed by the Florida Department of Transportation. Confirm private-flight or charter arrangements and ground pickup with the operator.

After you land#

Arrange a rental car, a confirmed airport transfer or a pickup for the remaining journey to Lakefront. Airport taxi and rideshare availability does not establish that a driver will be waiting near Lakefront for your return. Check both legs before committing to a flight schedule. See the transportation guide for the distinction between Uber coverage and an available driver.

For a rental, confirm the pickup location, counter hours, after-hours arrangements and one-way return terms. Airport “near me” search pages may show vehicles at a different airport or city.

Route notes#

Google Maps driving routes were reviewed October 11, 2026, from Rambam Boulevard at State Road 78. The cards report the first recommended route’s driving time and road miles. They exclude the journey within Lakefront, parking, rental-car collection, check-in and security. Add the time recommended by your airline and check current traffic and tolls before departure.

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