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Nearest Airport to Newtown: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Newtown is RAF Shawbury, about 53 km (33 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 96 km away.

Closest airport EGOS RAF Shawbury 53 km · 33 mi · ~57 min by car
Closest international LPL Liverpool John Lennon Airport 96 km · 60 mi · ~1 h 43 min by car

Airports near Newtown

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    RAF Shawbury Flag of United KingdomShrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGOS 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
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    RAF Cosford Flag of United KingdomCosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
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    Hawarden Airport Flag of United KingdomBroughton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    CEG 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
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    Liverpool John Lennon Airport Flag of United KingdomLiverpool, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LPL 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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    Gloucestershire Airport Flag of United KingdomStaverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    GLO 104 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
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    Birmingham Airport Flag of United KingdomBirmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BHX 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min
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    Swansea Airport Flag of United KingdomSwansea, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    SWS 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
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    Manchester Airport Flag of United KingdomManchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MAN 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 03 min
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    Anglesey Airport Flag of United KingdomAngelsey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    VLY 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
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    MOD St Athan Flag of United KingdomSt Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGSY 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Welshpool Airport16 km
  • Forest Farm Airstrip25 km
  • Breidden Airfield25 km
  • Midland Glider Club29 km
  • Elan Valley Airstrip31 km
  • Pencraig Airstrip36 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Newtown?

The nearest airport to Newtown is RAF Shawbury, about 53 km (33 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 96 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Newtown?

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is 96 km from Newtown in a straight line — roughly 1 h 43 min by car.

What other airports are near Newtown?

RAF Cosford — 69 km, Hawarden Airport (CEG) — 77 km and Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) — 96 km.

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

About 57 min by car for the 53 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.