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Nearest Airport to Merthyr Tydfil: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Merthyr Tydfil is MOD St Athan, about 38 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 39 km away.

Closest airport EGSY MOD St Athan 38 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car

Closest international CWL Cardiff International Airport 39 km · 24 mi · ~42 min by car

Airports near Merthyr Tydfil

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MOD St Athan St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGSY 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
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Cardiff International Airport Cardiff, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
CWL 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
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Swansea Airport Swansea, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
SWS 51 km31 mi · ~54 min
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Bristol Airport Bristol, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BRS 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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Gloucestershire Airport Staverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
GLO 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
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Royal Marines Base Chivenor Chivenor, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
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RNAS Yeovilton Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
YEO 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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Haverfordwest Airport Haverfordwest, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
HAW 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
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RAF Fairford Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FFD 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
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Lundy Island Helipad Lundy Island, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
— 110 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min

Small airfields nearby

Rhigos Airstrip14 km
Abergavenny Airstrip27 km
Talgarth Glider Field28 km
Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip29 km
Park Farm Airstrip30 km
Kemeys Commander Airstrip31 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Merthyr Tydfil?

The nearest airport to Merthyr Tydfil is MOD St Athan, about 38 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 39 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Merthyr Tydfil?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is 39 km from Merthyr Tydfil in a straight line — roughly 42 min by car.

What other airports are near Merthyr Tydfil?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) — 39 km, Swansea Airport (SWS) — 51 km and Bristol Airport (BRS) — 61 km.

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to MOD St Athan?

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