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Nearest Airport to Kensington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Kensington is RAF Northolt (NHT), about 17 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 19 km away.

Closest airport NHT RAF Northolt 17 km · 10 mi · ~18 min by car

Closest international LHR London Heathrow Airport 19 km · 12 mi · ~20 min by car

Airports near Kensington

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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 17 km10 mi · ~18 min
2
London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 17 km11 mi · ~18 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 19 km12 mi · ~20 min
4
London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 24 km15 mi · ~26 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 50 km31 mi · ~53 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 52 km32 mi · ~56 min
10
RAF Odiham Hook, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ODH 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min

Small airfields nearby

Elstree Airfield · EGTR20 km
Rushett Farm20 km
Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill22 km
Dysons Osiers Airstrip23 km
Kenley Glider Field23 km
Chipstead Private Airstrip23 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Kensington?

The nearest airport to Kensington is RAF Northolt (NHT), about 17 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 19 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Kensington?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 19 km from Kensington in a straight line — roughly 20 min by car.

What other airports are near Kensington?

London City Airport (LCY) — 17 km, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 19 km and London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 24 km.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to RAF Northolt?

About 18 min by car for the 17 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.