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Nearest Airport to California: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to California is Palonegro Airport (BGA), about 36 km (22 mi) away.

Closest airport BGA Palonegro Airport 36 km · 22 mi · ~39 min by car

Airports near California

  1. 1
    Palonegro Airport Flag of ColombiaBucaramanga, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia Meet & Greet →
    BGA 36 km22 mi · ~39 min
  2. 2
    Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport Flag of VenezuelaSan Antonio del Tachira, Venezuela · Regional Airports in Venezuela
    SVZ 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  3. 3
    Camilo Daza International Airport Flag of ColombiaCúcuta, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    CUC 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
  4. 4
    Paramillo Airport Flag of VenezuelaSan Cristóbal, Venezuela · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Venezuela
    SCI 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
  5. 5
    Yariguíes Airport Flag of ColombiaBarrancabermeja, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    EJA 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  6. 6
    Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport Flag of VenezuelaSanto Domingo, Venezuela · Regional Airports in Venezuela
    STD 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  7. 7
    Aguas Claras Airport Flag of ColombiaOcaña, Colombia · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Colombia
    OCV 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  8. 8
    La Fria Airport Flag of VenezuelaVenezuela · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Venezuela
    LFR 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  9. 9
    Los Colonizadores Airport Flag of ColombiaSaravena, Colombia · Airfield Airports in Colombia
    RVE 128 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
  10. 10
    Gustavo Vargas Airport Flag of ColombiaTame, Colombia · Regional Airports in Colombia
    TME 165 km102 mi · ~2 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to California?

The nearest airport to California is Palonegro Airport (BGA), about 36 km (22 mi) away.

What other airports are near California?

Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ) — 78 km, Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) — 80 km and Paramillo Airport (SCI) — 96 km.

How long does it take to get from California to Palonegro Airport?

About 39 min by car for the 36 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.