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Nearest Airport to North Shields: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to North Shields is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), about 16 km (10 mi) away.

Closest airport NCL Newcastle International Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car

Airports near North Shields

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Newcastle International Airport Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
NCL 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
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Teesside International Airport Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
MME 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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RAF Spadeadam Spadeadam, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
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RAF Leeming Northallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
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Carlisle Lake District Airport Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
CAX 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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RAF Topcliffe Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
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Leeds Bradford Airport Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LBA 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
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Leeds East Airport Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGCM 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
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Barrow Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BWF 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
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Edinburgh Airport Ingliston, Edinburgh, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
EDI 160 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min

Small airfields nearby

High Flats Farm Airstrip19 km
Currock Hill Glider Field27 km
Peterlee Airfield28 km
Greenhills Farm Airstrip30 km
Selby House Farm Airstrip30 km
Bywell Airfield31 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to North Shields?

The nearest airport to North Shields is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), about 16 km (10 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to North Shields?

Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 16 km from North Shields in a straight line — roughly 17 min by car.

What other airports are near North Shields?

Teesside International Airport (MME) — 56 km, RAF Spadeadam — 70 km and RAF Leeming — 80 km.

How long does it take to get from North Shields to Newcastle International Airport?

About 17 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.