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Nearest Airport to River Heads: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to River Heads is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), 132 km away.

Closest airport HVB Hervey Bay Airport 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car
Closest international MCY Sunshine Coast Airport 132 km · 82 mi · ~2 h 21 min by car

Airports near River Heads

  1. 1
    Hervey Bay Airport Flag of AustraliaHervey Bay, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia
    HVB 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
  2. 2
    Bundaberg Airport Flag of AustraliaBundaberg, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →
    BDB 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  3. 3
    Sunshine Coast Airport Flag of AustraliaMaroochydore, Australia · International Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →
    MCY 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  4. 4
    Kingaroy Airport Flag of AustraliaAustralia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
    KGY 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min
  5. 5
    Brisbane International Airport Flag of AustraliaBrisbane, Australia · International Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →
    BNE 220 km137 mi · ~3 h 56 min
  6. 6
    Gladstone Airport Flag of AustraliaGladstone, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia Meet & Greet →
    GLT 242 km150 mi · ~4 h 19 min
  7. 7
    RAAF Base Amberley Flag of AustraliaAustralia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Australia
    YAMB 248 km154 mi · ~4 h 25 min
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    Oakey Army Aviation Centre Flag of AustraliaAustralia · Regional Airports in Australia
    OKY 251 km156 mi · ~4 h 29 min
  9. 9
    Thangool Airport Flag of AustraliaBiloela, Australia · Regional Airports in Australia
    THG 257 km160 mi · ~4 h 35 min
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    Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Flag of AustraliaToowoomba, Australia · International Airports in Australia
    WTB 263 km163 mi · ~4 h 42 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of River Heads; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to River Heads?

The nearest airport to River Heads is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), 132 km away.

Which international airport is closest to River Heads?

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) is 132 km from River Heads in a straight line — roughly 2 h 21 min by car.

What other airports are near River Heads?

Bundaberg Airport (BDB) — 82 km, Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) — 132 km and Kingaroy Airport (KGY) — 168 km.

How long does it take to get from River Heads to Hervey Bay Airport?

About 12 min by car for the 11 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.