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Nearest Airport to Ambleside: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ambleside is Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 106 km away.

Closest airport BWF Barrow Walney Island Airport 39 km · 24 mi · ~42 min by car
Closest international LBA Leeds Bradford Airport 106 km · 66 mi · ~1 h 53 min by car

Airports near Ambleside

  1. 1
    Barrow Walney Island Airport Flag of United KingdomBarrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BWF 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
  2. 2
    Carlisle Lake District Airport Flag of United KingdomCarlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    CAX 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  3. 3
    RAF Spadeadam Flag of United KingdomSpadeadam, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  4. 4
    Blackpool Airport Flag of United KingdomBlackpool, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BLK 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  5. 5
    Warton Aerodrome Flag of United KingdomWarton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    WRT 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  6. 6
    RAF Leeming Flag of United KingdomNorthallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  7. 7
    Teesside International Airport Flag of United KingdomDarlington, Durham, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MME 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  8. 8
    Leeds Bradford Airport Flag of United KingdomLeeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LBA 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min
  9. 9
    RAF Topcliffe Flag of United KingdomThirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min
  10. 10
    Newcastle International Airport Flag of United KingdomNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    NCL 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Bedlands Gate Airfield24 km
  • Berrier Airstrip25 km
  • Cark airfield30 km
  • Skelling Farm Glider Field38 km
  • Glassonby Airfield39 km
  • Middleton Sands Microlight48 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ambleside?

The nearest airport to Ambleside is Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 106 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ambleside?

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is 106 km from Ambleside in a straight line — roughly 1 h 53 min by car.

What other airports are near Ambleside?

Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX) — 57 km, RAF Spadeadam — 74 km and Blackpool Airport (BLK) — 74 km.

How long does it take to get from Ambleside to Barrow Walney Island Airport?

About 42 min by car for the 39 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.