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Nearest Airport to Barnstaple: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Barnstaple is Royal Marines Base Chivenor, about 6.5 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 61 km away.

Closest airport EGDC Royal Marines Base Chivenor 6.5 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car
Closest international CWL Cardiff International Airport 61 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 05 min by car

Airports near Barnstaple

  1. 1
    Royal Marines Base Chivenor Flag of United KingdomChivenor, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 6.5 km4 mi · ~7 min
  2. 2
    Hartland Point Heliport Flag of United KingdomBideford, Devon, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
    — 33 km20 mi · ~35 min
  3. 3
    Lundy Island Helipad Flag of United KingdomLundy Island, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
    — 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
  4. 4
    MOD St Athan Flag of United KingdomSt Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGSY 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  5. 5
    Swansea Airport Flag of United KingdomSwansea, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    SWS 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
  6. 6
    Exeter International Airport Flag of United KingdomExeter, Devon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EXT 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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    Cardiff International Airport Flag of United KingdomCardiff, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    CWL 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
  8. 8
    Cornwall Airport Newquay Flag of United KingdomNewquay, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom
    NQY 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  9. 9
    Bristol Airport Flag of United KingdomBristol, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BRS 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  10. 10
    RNAS Yeovilton Flag of United KingdomYeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    YEO 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Belle Vue Airfield12 km
  • Eaglescott Airfield18 km
  • Eggesford Airfield27 km
  • Gorrel Farm Airstrip28 km
  • Westover Farm Airstrip28 km
  • Westacott Farm Airstrip29 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Barnstaple?

The nearest airport to Barnstaple is Royal Marines Base Chivenor, about 6.5 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 61 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Barnstaple?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is 61 km from Barnstaple in a straight line — roughly 1 h 05 min by car.

What other airports are near Barnstaple?

Hartland Point Heliport — 33 km, Lundy Island Helipad — 44 km and MOD St Athan — 57 km.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Royal Marines Base Chivenor?

About 7 min by car for the 6.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.