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Nearest Airport to Tarkastad: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Tarkastad is Queenstown Airport (UTW), about 60 km (37 mi) away. The closest large international airport is King Phalo Airport (ELS), 186 km away.

Closest airport UTW Queenstown Airport 60 km · 37 mi · ~1 h 04 min by car
Closest international ELS King Phalo Airport 186 km · 116 mi · ~3 h 19 min by car

Airports near Tarkastad

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    Queenstown Airport Flag of South AfricaQueenstown, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    UTW 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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    Bisho Airport Flag of South AfricaBisho, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    BIY 138 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
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    King Phalo Airport Flag of South AfricaEast London, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
    ELS 186 km116 mi · ~3 h 19 min
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    Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport Flag of South AfricaGqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
    PLZ 228 km142 mi · ~4 h 05 min
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    K. D. Matanzima Airport Flag of South AfricaMthatha, South Africa · Regional Airports in South Africa
    UTT 234 km145 mi · ~4 h 11 min
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    Moshoeshoe I International Airport Flag of LesothoMaseru(Mazenod), Lesotho · International Airports in Lesotho Meet & Greet →
    MSU 310 km192 mi · ~5 h 32 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 312 km194 mi · ~5 h 34 min
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    Bram Fischer International Airport Flag of South AfricaBloemfontein, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa
    BFN 324 km202 mi · ~5 h 47 min
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    Plettenberg Bay Airport Flag of South AfricaPlettenberg Bay, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
    PBZ 358 km222 mi · ~6 h 23 min
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    Kimberley Airport Flag of South AfricaKimberley, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa
    KIM 384 km239 mi · ~6 h 51 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Tarkastad?

The nearest airport to Tarkastad is Queenstown Airport (UTW), about 60 km (37 mi) away. The closest large international airport is King Phalo Airport (ELS), 186 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Tarkastad?

King Phalo Airport (ELS) is 186 km from Tarkastad in a straight line — roughly 3 h 19 min by car.

What other airports are near Tarkastad?

Bisho Airport (BIY) — 138 km, King Phalo Airport (ELS) — 186 km and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) — 228 km.

How long does it take to get from Tarkastad to Queenstown Airport?

About 1 h 04 min by car for the 60 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.