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Nearest Airport to Helmsley: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Helmsley is RAF Topcliffe, about 22 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 58 km away.

Closest airport EGXZ RAF Topcliffe 22 km · 13 mi · ~23 min by car
Closest international LBA Leeds Bradford Airport 58 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 02 min by car

Airports near Helmsley

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    RAF Topcliffe Flag of United KingdomThirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 22 km13 mi · ~23 min
  2. 2
    RAF Leeming Flag of United KingdomNorthallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
  3. 3
    Teesside International Airport Flag of United KingdomDarlington, Durham, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MME 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
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    Leeds East Airport Flag of United KingdomTadcaster, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGCM 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
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    Leeds Bradford Airport Flag of United KingdomLeeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LBA 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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    Humberside Airport Flag of United KingdomGrimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    HUY 88 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 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 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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    RAF Waddington Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    WTN 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
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    Manchester Airport Flag of United KingdomManchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MAN 128 km80 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    RAF Spadeadam Flag of United KingdomSpadeadam, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 131 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Wombleton Airfield5.6 km
  • Lodge Field House Airstrip5.8 km
  • Fadmoor Airfield8.8 km
  • Yorkshire Gliding Club10 km
  • Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield14 km
  • Felixkirk Airstrip15 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Helmsley?

The nearest airport to Helmsley is RAF Topcliffe, about 22 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 58 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Helmsley?

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is 58 km from Helmsley in a straight line — roughly 1 h 02 min by car.

What other airports are near Helmsley?

RAF Leeming — 32 km, Teesside International Airport (MME) — 38 km and Leeds East Airport — 47 km.

How long does it take to get from Helmsley to RAF Topcliffe?

About 23 min by car for the 22 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.