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Nearest Airport to Harwell: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Harwell is RAF Benson (BEX), about 14 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 59 km away.

Closest airport BEX RAF Benson 14 km · 8 mi · ~15 min by car

Closest international LHR London Heathrow Airport 59 km · 37 mi · ~1 h 04 min by car

Airports near Harwell

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RAF Benson Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BEX 14 km8 mi · ~15 min
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RAF Brize Norton Carterton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BZZ 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
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London Oxford Airport Kidlington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
OXF 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
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RAF Fairford Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FFD 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 43 km27 mi · ~47 min
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RAF Odiham Hook, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ODH 47 km29 mi · ~51 min
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Lasham Airfield Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGHL 49 km31 mi · ~53 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 51 km32 mi · ~54 min
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MoD Boscombe Down Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min

Small airfields nearby

Steventon Private Airstrip4.4 km
Ginge Farm Airstrip4.9 km
North Moreton Airstrip7.6 km
Landmead Farm Airfield7.7 km
RAF Abingdon10 km
Greenhill Down Airstrip13 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Harwell?

The nearest airport to Harwell is RAF Benson (BEX), about 14 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 59 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Harwell?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 59 km from Harwell in a straight line — roughly 1 h 04 min by car.

What other airports are near Harwell?

RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) — 26 km, London Oxford Airport (OXF) — 26 km and RAF Fairford (FFD) — 36 km.

How long does it take to get from Harwell to RAF Benson?

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.