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Nearest Airport to Essington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Essington is RAF Cosford, about 17 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 29 km away.

Closest airport EGWC RAF Cosford 17 km · 10 mi · ~18 min by car
Closest international BHX Birmingham Airport 29 km · 18 mi · ~31 min by car

Airports near Essington

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    RAF Cosford Flag of United KingdomCosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 17 km10 mi · ~18 min
  2. 2
    Birmingham Airport Flag of United KingdomBirmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BHX 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
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    RAF Shawbury Flag of United KingdomShrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGOS 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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    East Midlands Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EMA 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
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    Nottingham City Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    NQT 73 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  6. 6
    Manchester Airport Flag of United KingdomManchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MAN 81 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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    Gloucestershire Airport Flag of United KingdomStaverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    GLO 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
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    Hawarden Airport Flag of United KingdomBroughton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    CEG 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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    Liverpool John Lennon Airport Flag of United KingdomLiverpool, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LPL 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
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    London Oxford Airport Flag of United KingdomKidlington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    OXF 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Otherton Airfield9.2 km
  • Mitton Airstrip14 km
  • Valley Farm Airstrip16 km
  • Shenstone Hall Farm Airstrip16 km
  • Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport · EGBO18 km
  • Sittles Farm Airfield22 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Essington?

The nearest airport to Essington is RAF Cosford, about 17 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 29 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Essington?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 29 km from Essington in a straight line — roughly 31 min by car.

What other airports are near Essington?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) — 29 km, RAF Shawbury — 45 km and East Midlands Airport (EMA) — 54 km.

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

About 18 min by car for the 17 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.