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Nearest Airport to Preston: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Preston is RAF Wittering, about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 48 km away.

Closest airport EGXT RAF Wittering 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car

Closest international EMA East Midlands Airport 48 km · 30 mi · ~51 min by car

Airports near Preston

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RAF Wittering Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGXT 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
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RAF Barkston Heath Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGYE 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
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Nottingham City Airport Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NQT 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
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East Midlands Airport Nottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
EMA 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
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RAF Cranwell Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGYD 48 km30 mi · ~52 min
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Cranfield Airport Cranfield, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGTC 60 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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RAF Waddington Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
WTN 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
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RAF Coningsby Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
QCY 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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Birmingham Airport Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BHX 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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Cambridge City Airport Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
CBG 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min

Small airfields nearby

Spanhoe Airfield8.8 km
Ranksborough Farm Airstrip9.4 km
Shacklewell Lodge Farm Airstrip11 km
Manor Farm Airstrip13 km
Deenethorpe Airfield15 km
Bakersfield Airstrip16 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Preston?

The nearest airport to Preston is RAF Wittering, about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 48 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Preston?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 48 km from Preston in a straight line — roughly 51 min by car.

What other airports are near Preston?

RAF Barkston Heath — 40 km, Nottingham City Airport (NQT) — 42 km and East Midlands Airport (EMA) — 48 km.

How long does it take to get from Preston to RAF Wittering?

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