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Nearest Airport to Lydham: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lydham is RAF Shawbury, about 38 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 84 km away.

Closest airport EGOS RAF Shawbury 38 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car
Closest international BHX Birmingham Airport 84 km · 52 mi · ~1 h 30 min by car

Airports near Lydham

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    RAF Shawbury Flag of United KingdomShrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGOS 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  2. 2
    RAF Cosford Flag of United KingdomCosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
  3. 3
    Hawarden Airport Flag of United KingdomBroughton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    CEG 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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    Birmingham Airport Flag of United KingdomBirmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BHX 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
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    Gloucestershire Airport Flag of United KingdomStaverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    GLO 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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    Liverpool John Lennon Airport Flag of United KingdomLiverpool, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LPL 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
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    Manchester Airport Flag of United KingdomManchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MAN 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 51 min
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    East Midlands Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EMA 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 05 min
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    RAF Fairford Flag of United KingdomFairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    FFD 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
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    Swansea Airport Flag of United KingdomSwansea, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    SWS 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Midland Glider Club6.8 km
  • Welshpool Airport17 km
  • Forest Farm Airstrip18 km
  • Breidden Airfield22 km
  • Mill Farm Airstrip24 km
  • Ditton Priors Airstrip28 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lydham?

The nearest airport to Lydham is RAF Shawbury, about 38 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 84 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lydham?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 84 km from Lydham in a straight line — roughly 1 h 30 min by car.

What other airports are near Lydham?

RAF Cosford — 48 km, Hawarden Airport (CEG) — 74 km and Birmingham Airport (BHX) — 84 km.

How long does it take to get from Lydham to RAF Shawbury?

About 41 min by car for the 38 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.