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Nearest Airport to Greenhead: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Greenhead is RAF Spadeadam, about 9.5 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), 53 km away.

Closest airport EGOM RAF Spadeadam 9.5 km · 6 mi · ~10 min by car
Closest international NCL Newcastle International Airport 53 km · 33 mi · ~57 min by car

Airports near Greenhead

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    RAF Spadeadam Flag of United KingdomSpadeadam, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 9.5 km6 mi · ~10 min
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    Carlisle Lake District Airport Flag of United KingdomCarlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    CAX 19 km12 mi · ~20 min
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    Newcastle International Airport Flag of United KingdomNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    NCL 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
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    Teesside International Airport Flag of United KingdomDarlington, Durham, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MME 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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    RAF Leeming Flag of United KingdomNorthallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 97 km61 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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    Barrow Walney Island Airport Flag of United KingdomBarrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BWF 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min
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    RAF Topcliffe Flag of United KingdomThirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
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    Edinburgh Airport Flag of United KingdomIngliston, Edinburgh, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EDI 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
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    Leeds Bradford Airport Flag of United KingdomLeeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LBA 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
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    Blackpool Airport Flag of United KingdomBlackpool, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BLK 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Greenhead?

The nearest airport to Greenhead is RAF Spadeadam, about 9.5 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), 53 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Greenhead?

Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 53 km from Greenhead in a straight line — roughly 57 min by car.

What other airports are near Greenhead?

Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX) — 19 km, Newcastle International Airport (NCL) — 53 km and Teesside International Airport (MME) — 86 km.

How long does it take to get from Greenhead to RAF Spadeadam?

About 10 min by car for the 9.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.