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Nearest Airport to Gainsborough: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Gainsborough is RAF Waddington (WTN), about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 72 km away.

Closest airport WTN RAF Waddington 29 km · 18 mi · ~31 min by car

Closest international EMA East Midlands Airport 72 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 17 min by car

Airports near Gainsborough

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RAF Waddington Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
WTN 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
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Humberside Airport Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
HUY 35 km22 mi · ~37 min
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RAF Cranwell Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGYD 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
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RAF Barkston Heath Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGYE 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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RAF Coningsby Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
QCY 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
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Nottingham City Airport Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NQT 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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Leeds East Airport Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGCM 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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East Midlands Airport Nottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
EMA 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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Leeds Bradford Airport Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LBA 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 25 min
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RAF Wittering Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGXT 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 34 min

Small airfields nearby

West-Burton Airstrip4.7 km
Sturgate Airfield · EGCS5.4 km
Stow Airstrip9.0 km
Grove Farm Airstrip10 km
Willow Farm Airstrip10 km
Forwood Farm Airstrip11 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Gainsborough?

The nearest airport to Gainsborough is RAF Waddington (WTN), about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 72 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Gainsborough?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 72 km from Gainsborough in a straight line — roughly 1 h 17 min by car.

What other airports are near Gainsborough?

Humberside Airport (HUY) — 35 km, RAF Cranwell — 44 km and RAF Barkston Heath — 49 km.

How long does it take to get from Gainsborough to RAF Waddington?

About 31 min by car for the 29 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.