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Nearest Airport to Ellesmere: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ellesmere is RAF Shawbury, about 20 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 48 km away.

Closest airport EGOS RAF Shawbury 20 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car

Closest international LPL Liverpool John Lennon Airport 48 km · 30 mi · ~51 min by car

Airports near Ellesmere

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RAF Shawbury Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGOS 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
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Hawarden Airport Broughton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
CEG 30 km19 mi · ~33 min
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport Liverpool, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LPL 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
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RAF Cosford Cosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 50 km31 mi · ~53 min
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Manchester Airport Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
MAN 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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Birmingham Airport Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BHX 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 39 min
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Warton Aerodrome Warton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
WRT 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
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Blackpool Airport Blackpool, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BLK 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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East Midlands Airport Nottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
EMA 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min
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Anglesey Airport Angelsey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
VLY 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min

Small airfields nearby

Trench Farm Airstrip5.1 km
Chirk Airfield11 km
Sleap Airfield12 km
The Plassey Airstrip12 km
Sandford Hall Airstrip13 km
Tilstock Airfield17 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ellesmere?

The nearest airport to Ellesmere is RAF Shawbury, about 20 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 48 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ellesmere?

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is 48 km from Ellesmere in a straight line — roughly 51 min by car.

What other airports are near Ellesmere?

Hawarden Airport (CEG) — 30 km, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) — 48 km and RAF Cosford — 50 km.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere to RAF Shawbury?

About 21 min by car for the 20 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.