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Nearest Airport to Chester-le-Street: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Chester-le-Street is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), about 21 km (13 mi) away.

Closest airport NCL Newcastle International Airport 21 km · 13 mi · ~23 min by car

Airports near Chester-le-Street

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    Newcastle International Airport Flag of United KingdomNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    NCL 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
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    Teesside International Airport Flag of United KingdomDarlington, Durham, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MME 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
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    RAF Leeming Flag of United KingdomNorthallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
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    RAF Spadeadam Flag of United KingdomSpadeadam, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
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    RAF Topcliffe Flag of United KingdomThirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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    Carlisle Lake District Airport Flag of United KingdomCarlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    CAX 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
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    Leeds Bradford Airport Flag of United KingdomLeeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LBA 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
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    Leeds East Airport Flag of United KingdomTadcaster, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGCM 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
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    Barrow Walney Island Airport Flag of United KingdomBarrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BWF 136 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
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    Warton Aerodrome Flag of United KingdomWarton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    WRT 150 km93 mi · ~2 h 41 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Chester-le-Street?

The nearest airport to Chester-le-Street is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), about 21 km (13 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Chester-le-Street?

Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 21 km from Chester-le-Street in a straight line — roughly 23 min by car.

What other airports are near Chester-le-Street?

Teesside International Airport (MME) — 40 km, RAF Leeming — 62 km and RAF Spadeadam — 66 km.

How long does it take to get from Chester-le-Street to Newcastle International Airport?

About 23 min by car for the 21 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.