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Nearest Airport to Colchester: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Colchester is Wattisham Airfield, about 27 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 46 km away.

Closest airport EGUW Wattisham Airfield 27 km · 17 mi · ~29 min by car

Closest international STN London Stansted Airport 46 km · 29 mi · ~49 min by car

Airports near Colchester

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Wattisham Airfield Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 46 km29 mi · ~49 min
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RAF Honington Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BEQ 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
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RAF Mildenhall Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
MHZ 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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Cambridge City Airport Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
CBG 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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RAF Lakenheath Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
LKZ 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min

Small airfields nearby

West Bergholt Airstrip4.4 km
Wormingford Glider Field9.8 km
Nayland Airstrip10 km
Clees Hall Airstrip15 km
Wolves Hall Airstrip15 km
Earls Colne Airfield · EGSR15 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Colchester?

The nearest airport to Colchester is Wattisham Airfield, about 27 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 46 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Colchester?

London Stansted Airport (STN) is 46 km from Colchester in a straight line — roughly 49 min by car.

What other airports are near Colchester?

London Southend Airport (SEN) — 38 km, London Stansted Airport (STN) — 46 km and RAF Honington (BEQ) — 51 km.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Wattisham Airfield?

About 29 min by car for the 27 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.