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Nearest Airport to Cato Ridge: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Cato Ridge is Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), about 20 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 53 km away.

Closest airport PZB Pietermaritzburg Airport 20 km · 13 mi · ~22 min by car
Closest international DUR King Shaka International Airport 53 km · 33 mi · ~57 min by car

Airports near Cato Ridge

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    Pietermaritzburg Airport Flag of South AfricaPietermaritzburg, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    PZB 20 km13 mi · ~22 min
  2. 2
    Virginia Airport Flag of South AfricaDurban, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    VIR 46 km29 mi · ~49 min
  3. 3
    King Shaka International Airport Flag of South AfricaDurban, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
    DUR 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
  4. 4
    Margate Airport Flag of South AfricaMargate, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    MGH 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  5. 5
    Ladysmith Airport Flag of South AfricaLadysmith, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    LAY 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
  6. 6
    Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport Flag of South AfricaUlundi, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    ULD 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 min
  7. 7
    Richards Bay Airport Flag of South AfricaRichards Bay, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    RCB 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
  8. 8
    Harrismith Airport Flag of South AfricaHarrismith, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    HRS 220 km137 mi · ~3 h 56 min
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    Newcastle Airport Flag of South AfricaNewcastle, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    NCS 226 km140 mi · ~4 h 02 min
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    Port St Johns Airport Flag of South AfricaPort St Johns, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    JOH 232 km144 mi · ~4 h 08 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Cato Ridge?

The nearest airport to Cato Ridge is Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), about 20 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is King Shaka International Airport (DUR), 53 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Cato Ridge?

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 53 km from Cato Ridge in a straight line — roughly 57 min by car.

What other airports are near Cato Ridge?

Virginia Airport (VIR) — 46 km, King Shaka International Airport (DUR) — 53 km and Margate Airport (MGH) — 127 km.

How long does it take to get from Cato Ridge to Pietermaritzburg Airport?

About 22 min by car for the 20 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.