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Nearest Airport to Elton: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Elton is RAF Cosford, about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 73 km away.

Closest airport EGWC RAF Cosford 48 km · 30 mi · ~51 min by car

Closest international BHX Birmingham Airport 73 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 18 min by car

Airports near Elton

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RAF Cosford Cosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
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RAF Shawbury Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGOS 52 km33 mi · ~56 min
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Gloucestershire Airport Staverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
GLO 65 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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Birmingham Airport Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BHX 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
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Hawarden Airport Broughton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
CEG 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
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RAF Fairford Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FFD 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
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RAF Brize Norton Carterton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BZZ 105 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min
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Bristol Airport Bristol, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BRS 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min
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Cardiff International Airport Cardiff, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
CWL 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport Liverpool, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LPL 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min

Small airfields nearby

Shobdon Airfield12 km
Little Down Farm Airstrip18 km
Midland Glider Club21 km
Woonton Airstrip21 km
Green Acres Airstrip23 km
Hanley Farm Airstrip23 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Elton?

The nearest airport to Elton is RAF Cosford, about 48 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 73 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Elton?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 73 km from Elton in a straight line — roughly 1 h 18 min by car.

What other airports are near Elton?

RAF Shawbury — 52 km, Gloucestershire Airport (GLO) — 65 km and Birmingham Airport (BHX) — 73 km.

How long does it take to get from Elton to RAF Cosford?

About 51 min by car for the 48 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.