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Nearest Airport to Heslington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Heslington is Leeds East Airport, about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 41 km away.

Closest airport EGCM Leeds East Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car
Closest international LBA Leeds Bradford Airport 41 km · 25 mi · ~44 min by car

Airports near Heslington

  1. 1
    Leeds East Airport Flag of United KingdomTadcaster, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGCM 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
  2. 2
    RAF Topcliffe Flag of United KingdomThirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
  3. 3
    Leeds Bradford Airport Flag of United KingdomLeeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LBA 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
  4. 4
    RAF Leeming Flag of United KingdomNorthallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 50 km31 mi · ~54 min
  5. 5
    Humberside Airport Flag of United KingdomGrimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    HUY 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  6. 6
    Teesside International Airport Flag of United KingdomDarlington, Durham, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MME 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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    RAF Waddington Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    WTN 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  8. 8
    Manchester Airport Flag of United KingdomManchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MAN 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
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    RAF Cranwell Flag of United KingdomSleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGYD 109 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
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    RAF Coningsby Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    QCY 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Elvington Airfield4.5 km
  • Gilrudding Grange Airstrip6.0 km
  • Rufforth East Airfield8.3 km
  • Acaster Malbis Airstrip8.5 km
  • Rufforth West Airfield9.0 km
  • Full Sutton Airfield13 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Heslington?

The nearest airport to Heslington is Leeds East Airport, about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 41 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Heslington?

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is 41 km from Heslington in a straight line — roughly 44 min by car.

What other airports are near Heslington?

RAF Topcliffe — 36 km, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) — 41 km and RAF Leeming — 50 km.

How long does it take to get from Heslington to Leeds East Airport?

About 17 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.