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Nearest Airport to Penrith: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Penrith is Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX), about 30 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), 80 km away.

Closest airport CAX Carlisle Lake District Airport 30 km · 19 mi · ~33 min by car

Closest international NCL Newcastle International Airport 80 km · 50 mi · ~1 h 26 min by car

Airports near Penrith

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Carlisle Lake District Airport Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
CAX 30 km19 mi · ~33 min
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RAF Spadeadam Spadeadam, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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Barrow Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BWF 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
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Newcastle International Airport Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
NCL 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
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Teesside International Airport Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
MME 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
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RAF Leeming Northallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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Blackpool Airport Blackpool, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BLK 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
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Warton Aerodrome Warton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
WRT 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
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RAF Topcliffe Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
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Leeds Bradford Airport Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LBA 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min

Small airfields nearby

Glassonby Airfield11 km
Berrier Airstrip11 km
Skelling Farm Glider Field12 km
Bedlands Gate Airfield12 km
Kirkbride Airfield37 km
Lartington Moor Airstrip45 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Penrith?

The nearest airport to Penrith is Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX), about 30 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), 80 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Penrith?

Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 80 km from Penrith in a straight line — roughly 1 h 26 min by car.

What other airports are near Penrith?

RAF Spadeadam — 45 km, Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF) — 68 km and Newcastle International Airport (NCL) — 80 km.

How long does it take to get from Penrith to Carlisle Lake District Airport?

About 33 min by car for the 30 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.