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Nearest Airport to Chatham: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Chatham is London Southend Airport (SEN), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 56 km away.

Closest airport SEN London Southend Airport 24 km · 15 mi · ~26 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 56 km · 35 mi · ~1 h 00 min by car

Airports near Chatham

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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 24 km15 mi · ~26 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 35 km22 mi · ~37 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
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Lydd London Ashford Airport Romney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
LYX 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 83 km51 mi · ~1 h 29 min
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Brighton City Airport Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ESH 83 km52 mi · ~1 h 29 min

Small airfields nearby

Rochester Airport · EGTO3.5 km
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield · EGMF7.2 km
Stoke Airfield10 km
Frinsted Airstrip17 km
Rankins Farm Airfield19 km
Thurrock Airfield · EGMT21 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Chatham?

The nearest airport to Chatham is London Southend Airport (SEN), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 56 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Chatham?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 56 km from Chatham in a straight line — roughly 1 h 00 min by car.

What other airports are near Chatham?

London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 35 km, London City Airport (LCY) — 36 km and Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX) — 55 km.

How long does it take to get from Chatham to London Southend Airport?

About 26 min by car for the 24 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.