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Nearest Airport to Western Areas: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Western Areas is Vereeniging Airport, about 35 km (22 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 51 km away.

Closest airport FAVV Vereeniging Airport 35 km · 22 mi · ~38 min by car

Closest international HLA Lanseria International Airport 51 km · 32 mi · ~55 min by car

Airports near Western Areas

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Vereeniging Airport Vereeniging, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
FAVV 35 km22 mi · ~38 min
2
Rand Airport Johannesburg, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
QRA 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
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Lanseria International Airport Johannesburg, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
HLA 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
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O.R. Tambo International Airport Johannesburg, South Africa · International Airports in South Africa Meet & Greet →
JNB 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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Grand Central Airport Midrand, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
GCJ 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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Potchefstroom Airport Potchefstroom, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
PCF 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
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Swartkop Air Force Base Pretoria, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
FASK 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
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Waterkloof Air Force Base Pretoria, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
WKF 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
9
Rustenburg Airport Rustenburg, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
FARG 89 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
10
Wonderboom Airport Pretoria, South Africa · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in South Africa
PRY 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min

Small airfields nearby

Baragwanath Airfield · FASY7.9 km
Tedderfield Air Park · FATA27 km
Krugersdorp Airport · FAKR30 km
Carltonville Airport35 km
Orient Glider Airport36 km
Panorama Airfield37 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Western Areas?

The nearest airport to Western Areas is Vereeniging Airport, about 35 km (22 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 51 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Western Areas?

Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is 51 km from Western Areas in a straight line — roughly 55 min by car.

What other airports are near Western Areas?

Rand Airport (QRA) — 47 km, Lanseria International Airport (HLA) — 51 km and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) — 59 km.

How long does it take to get from Western Areas to Vereeniging Airport?

About 38 min by car for the 35 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.