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Nearest Airport to Retford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Retford is RAF Waddington (WTN), about 33 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 60 km away.

Closest airport WTN RAF Waddington 33 km · 20 mi · ~35 min by car

Closest international EMA East Midlands Airport 60 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 05 min by car

Airports near Retford

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RAF Waddington Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
WTN 33 km20 mi · ~35 min
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RAF Cranwell Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGYD 44 km28 mi · ~48 min
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Nottingham City Airport Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NQT 46 km28 mi · ~49 min
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RAF Barkston Heath Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGYE 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
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Humberside Airport Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
HUY 48 km30 mi · ~52 min
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RAF Coningsby Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
QCY 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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Leeds East Airport Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGCM 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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East Midlands Airport Nottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
EMA 60 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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Leeds Bradford Airport Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LBA 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
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RAF Wittering Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGXT 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min

Small airfields nearby

Retford Gamston Airport · EGNE4.7 km
Grove Farm Airstrip5.2 km
Forwood Farm Airstrip6.5 km
Headon Microlight Airfield6.8 km
West-Burton Airstrip8.8 km
Darlton Gliding Club10 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Retford?

The nearest airport to Retford is RAF Waddington (WTN), about 33 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 60 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Retford?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 60 km from Retford in a straight line — roughly 1 h 05 min by car.

What other airports are near Retford?

RAF Cranwell — 44 km, Nottingham City Airport (NQT) — 46 km and RAF Barkston Heath — 48 km.

How long does it take to get from Retford to RAF Waddington?

About 35 min by car for the 33 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.