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Nearest Airport to Pencoed: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Pencoed is MOD St Athan, about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 18 km away.

Closest airport EGSY MOD St Athan 14 km · 9 mi · ~15 min by car
Closest international CWL Cardiff International Airport 18 km · 11 mi · ~19 min by car

Airports near Pencoed

  1. 1
    MOD St Athan Flag of United KingdomSt Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGSY 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
  2. 2
    Cardiff International Airport Flag of United KingdomCardiff, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    CWL 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
  3. 3
    Swansea Airport Flag of United KingdomSwansea, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    SWS 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
  4. 4
    Bristol Airport Flag of United KingdomBristol, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BRS 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  5. 5
    Royal Marines Base Chivenor Flag of United KingdomChivenor, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
  6. 6
    RNAS Yeovilton Flag of United KingdomYeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    YEO 83 km51 mi · ~1 h 29 min
  7. 7
    Exeter International Airport Flag of United KingdomExeter, Devon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EXT 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 34 min
  8. 8
    Lundy Island Helipad Flag of United KingdomLundy Island, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
    — 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
  9. 9
    Hartland Point Heliport Flag of United KingdomBideford, Devon, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
    — 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
  10. 10
    Gloucestershire Airport Flag of United KingdomStaverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    GLO 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Old Park Farm Airstrip15 km
  • Rhigos Airstrip25 km
  • Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip30 km
  • Park Farm Airstrip37 km
  • Brookside Farm Private Airstrip38 km
  • Upfield Farm Airstrip42 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Pencoed?

The nearest airport to Pencoed is MOD St Athan, about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 18 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Pencoed?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is 18 km from Pencoed in a straight line — roughly 19 min by car.

What other airports are near Pencoed?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) — 18 km, Swansea Airport (SWS) — 40 km and Bristol Airport (BRS) — 57 km.

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

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.