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Nearest Airport to Pontefract: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Pontefract is Leeds East Airport, about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 30 km away.

Closest airport EGCM Leeds East Airport 18 km · 11 mi · ~19 min by car
Closest international LBA Leeds Bradford Airport 30 km · 19 mi · ~32 min by car

Airports near Pontefract

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    Leeds East Airport Flag of United KingdomTadcaster, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGCM 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
  2. 2
    Leeds Bradford Airport Flag of United KingdomLeeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LBA 30 km19 mi · ~32 min
  3. 3
    RAF Topcliffe Flag of United KingdomThirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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    Humberside Airport Flag of United KingdomGrimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    HUY 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
  5. 5
    RAF Leeming Flag of United KingdomNorthallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
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    Manchester Airport Flag of United KingdomManchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MAN 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
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    RAF Waddington Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    WTN 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
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    Nottingham City Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    NQT 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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    Teesside International Airport Flag of United KingdomDarlington, Durham, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MME 91 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
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    RAF Cranwell Flag of United KingdomSleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGYD 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Walton Wood Airfield7.5 km
  • Garforth Airstrip11 km
  • Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield · EGCJ13 km
  • Bridge Cottage Airstrip14 km
  • Askern Airfield15 km
  • Burn Airfield16 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Pontefract?

The nearest airport to Pontefract is Leeds East Airport, about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 30 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Pontefract?

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is 30 km from Pontefract in a straight line — roughly 32 min by car.

What other airports are near Pontefract?

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) — 30 km, RAF Topcliffe — 57 km and Humberside Airport (HUY) — 65 km.

How long does it take to get from Pontefract to Leeds East Airport?

About 19 min by car for the 18 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.