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Travel Information

Starkville, MS is located in Northeast Mississippi and can be accessed by plane and car
Airport Information
Closest Regional Airport with Shuttle Service
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The Golden Triangle Regional (GTR) Airport, located approximately 16 miles from Starkville, MS provides easy access to Mississippi State University.  The Airport is served by Delta Airlines from Atlanta, GA with two daily flights and by American Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth, TX with one daily flight.

Starkville-MSU Area Rapid Transit (SMART) provides free transportation both to and from the Golden Triangle Regional Airport and various hotels in Starkville. Transportation to the airport should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by calling 662.325.5204 or emailing GTRShuttle@transportation.msstate.edu.
Other Airports with International Flights
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The Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) is located in Jackson, MS about 122 miles SW of Starkville, MS (about 2 hours drive) and is served by various airlines including American, Delta, United, and Southwest Airlines with a variety of
rental car options.

The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is located in Birmingham, AL about 145 miles (about 2.5 hours drive) east of Starkville, MS and is served by various airlines including American, Delta, Southwest, United and Spirit Airlines with a variety of
 rental car options.
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The Memphis International Airport (MEM) is located in Memphis, TN about 165 miles NW (about 2.75 hrs drive) of Starkville, MS and is served by various airlines including Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, and United Airlines with a variety of 
rental car options.
Parking Information
For participants arriving by car, several hotel options are within a 10-15 minute walk from the conference venue and offer free parking.  

Visitor & Daily paid parking is required for all visitor vehicles on campus. Several lots are located around the Bost Extension Center where the conference will be held. 

Designated shuttles will be available from the conference hotels at the beginning and end of each day.

Starkville-MSU Area Rapid Transit (SMART) free shuttles are also available that run continuously 7AM to 8PM.
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PC: Delta Airlines

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