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Nearest Airport to Aberdare: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Aberdare is MOD St Athan, about 34 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 36 km away.

Closest airport EGSY MOD St Athan 34 km · 21 mi · ~37 min by car
Closest international CWL Cardiff International Airport 36 km · 22 mi · ~39 min by car

Airports near Aberdare

  1. 1
    MOD St Athan Flag of United KingdomSt Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGSY 34 km21 mi · ~37 min
  2. 2
    Cardiff International Airport Flag of United KingdomCardiff, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    CWL 36 km22 mi · ~39 min
  3. 3
    Swansea Airport Flag of United KingdomSwansea, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    SWS 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
  4. 4
    Bristol Airport Flag of United KingdomBristol, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BRS 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
  5. 5
    Royal Marines Base Chivenor Flag of United KingdomChivenor, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
  6. 6
    Gloucestershire Airport Flag of United KingdomStaverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    GLO 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
  7. 7
    RNAS Yeovilton Flag of United KingdomYeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    YEO 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
  8. 8
    Lundy Island Helipad Flag of United KingdomLundy Island, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
    — 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  9. 9
    Haverfordwest Airport Flag of United KingdomHaverfordwest, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    HAW 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  10. 10
    Hartland Point Heliport Flag of United KingdomBideford, Devon, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
    — 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Rhigos Airstrip10 km
  • Old Park Farm Airstrip26 km
  • Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip30 km
  • Abergavenny Airstrip33 km
  • Park Farm Airstrip34 km
  • Talgarth Glider Field34 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Aberdare?

The nearest airport to Aberdare is MOD St Athan, about 34 km (21 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 36 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Aberdare?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is 36 km from Aberdare in a straight line — roughly 39 min by car.

What other airports are near Aberdare?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) — 36 km, Swansea Airport (SWS) — 45 km and Bristol Airport (BRS) — 63 km.

How long does it take to get from Aberdare to MOD St Athan?

About 37 min by car for the 34 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.