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Nearest Airport to Aberfan: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Aberfan is MOD St Athan, about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 32 km away.

Closest airport EGSY MOD St Athan 32 km · 20 mi · ~34 min by car

Closest international CWL Cardiff International Airport 32 km · 20 mi · ~35 min by car

Airports near Aberfan

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MOD St Athan St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGSY 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
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Cardiff International Airport Cardiff, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
CWL 32 km20 mi · ~35 min
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Swansea Airport Swansea, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
SWS 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
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Bristol Airport Bristol, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BRS 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
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Gloucestershire Airport Staverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
GLO 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
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Royal Marines Base Chivenor Chivenor, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
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RNAS Yeovilton Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
YEO 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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Exeter International Airport Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
EXT 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
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RAF Fairford Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FFD 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
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Lundy Island Helipad Lundy Island, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
— 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min

Small airfields nearby

Rhigos Airstrip18 km
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip23 km
Park Farm Airstrip26 km
Abergavenny Airstrip27 km
Kemeys Commander Airstrip29 km
Old Park Farm Airstrip30 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Aberfan?

The nearest airport to Aberfan is MOD St Athan, about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 32 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Aberfan?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is 32 km from Aberfan in a straight line — roughly 35 min by car.

What other airports are near Aberfan?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) — 32 km, Swansea Airport (SWS) — 51 km and Bristol Airport (BRS) — 55 km.

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

About 34 min by car for the 32 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.