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Nearest Airport to Glemsford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Glemsford is Wattisham Airfield, about 20 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 38 km away.

Closest airport EGUW Wattisham Airfield 20 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car
Closest international STN London Stansted Airport 38 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car

Airports near Glemsford

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    Wattisham Airfield Flag of United KingdomIpswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
  2. 2
    RAF Honington Flag of United KingdomBury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BEQ 28 km17 mi · ~29 min
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    RAF Mildenhall Flag of United KingdomBury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    MHZ 31 km19 mi · ~34 min
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    RAF Lakenheath Flag of United KingdomBrandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    LKZ 35 km22 mi · ~37 min
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    Cambridge City Airport Flag of United KingdomCambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    CBG 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
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    London Stansted Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    STN 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
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    London Southend Airport Flag of United KingdomSouthend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    SEN 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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    RAF Marham Flag of United KingdomKing's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    KNF 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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    London Luton Airport Flag of United KingdomLuton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LTN 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
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    Norwich Airport Flag of United KingdomNorwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    NWI 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Glemsford?

The nearest airport to Glemsford is Wattisham Airfield, about 20 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 38 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Glemsford?

London Stansted Airport (STN) is 38 km from Glemsford in a straight line — roughly 41 min by car.

What other airports are near Glemsford?

RAF Honington (BEQ) — 28 km, RAF Mildenhall (MHZ) — 31 km and RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) — 35 km.

How long does it take to get from Glemsford to Wattisham Airfield?

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