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Nearest Airport to Dronfield: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Dronfield is Nottingham City Airport (NQT), about 50 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 53 km away.

Closest airport NQT Nottingham City Airport 50 km · 31 mi · ~54 min by car
Closest international EMA East Midlands Airport 53 km · 33 mi · ~57 min by car

Airports near Dronfield

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    Nottingham City Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    NQT 50 km31 mi · ~54 min
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    East Midlands Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EMA 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
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    Manchester Airport Flag of United KingdomManchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MAN 54 km33 mi · ~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 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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    Leeds Bradford Airport Flag of United KingdomLeeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LBA 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 08 min
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    RAF Waddington Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    WTN 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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    RAF Barkston Heath Flag of United KingdomGrantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGYE 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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    RAF Cranwell Flag of United KingdomSleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGYD 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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    Humberside Airport Flag of United KingdomGrimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    HUY 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
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    RAF Coningsby Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    QCY 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Coal Aston Airfield3.1 km
  • Camphill Airfield17 km
  • Netherthorpe Airfield · EGNF19 km
  • Wentworth Private Airstrip20 km
  • Butterfield Farm Airstrip25 km
  • Ripley Airfield27 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Dronfield?

The nearest airport to Dronfield is Nottingham City Airport (NQT), about 50 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 53 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Dronfield?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 53 km from Dronfield in a straight line — roughly 57 min by car.

What other airports are near Dronfield?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) — 53 km, Manchester Airport (MAN) — 54 km and Leeds East Airport — 62 km.

How long does it take to get from Dronfield to Nottingham City Airport?

About 54 min by car for the 50 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.