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Nearest Airport to Lincoln: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lincoln is RAF Waddington (WTN), about 6.8 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 69 km away.

Closest airport WTN RAF Waddington 6.8 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car

Closest international EMA East Midlands Airport 69 km · 43 mi · ~1 h 14 min by car

Airports near Lincoln

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RAF Waddington Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
WTN 6.8 km4 mi · ~7 min
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RAF Cranwell Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGYD 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
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RAF Coningsby Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
QCY 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
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RAF Barkston Heath Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGYE 30 km18 mi · ~32 min
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Humberside Airport Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
HUY 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
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Nottingham City Airport Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NQT 50 km31 mi · ~53 min
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RAF Wittering Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGXT 68 km43 mi · ~1 h 13 min
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East Midlands Airport Nottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
EMA 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
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Leeds East Airport Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGCM 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
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RAF Marham King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
KNF 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min

Small airfields nearby

South Hykeham Airfield7.5 km
Blackmoor Farm Airstrip8.3 km
Little Farm Airstrip11 km
Stow Airstrip14 km
Beeches Farm Airstrip15 km
Wickenby Aerodrome · EGNW16 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lincoln?

The nearest airport to Lincoln is RAF Waddington (WTN), about 6.8 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 69 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lincoln?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 69 km from Lincoln in a straight line — roughly 1 h 14 min by car.

What other airports are near Lincoln?

RAF Cranwell — 22 km, RAF Coningsby (QCY) — 29 km and RAF Barkston Heath — 30 km.

How long does it take to get from Lincoln to RAF Waddington?

About 7 min by car for the 6.8 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.