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Nearest Airport to Shaftesbury: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Shaftesbury is RNAS Yeovilton (YEO), about 31 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 56 km away.

Closest airport YEO RNAS Yeovilton 31 km · 19 mi · ~33 min by car

Closest international BRS Bristol Airport 56 km · 35 mi · ~1 h 00 min by car

Airports near Shaftesbury

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RNAS Yeovilton Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
YEO 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
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MoD Boscombe Down Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 35 km22 mi · ~38 min
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Bournemouth Airport Bournemouth, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BOH 35 km22 mi · ~38 min
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Bristol Airport Bristol, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BRS 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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Southampton Airport Southampton, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SOU 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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RAF Fairford Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FFD 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
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Lasham Airfield Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGHL 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
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Exeter International Airport Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
EXT 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
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RAF Odiham Hook, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ODH 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
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Cardiff International Airport Cardiff, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
CWL 91 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min

Small airfields nearby

Compton Abbas Aerodrome5.1 km
Great House Farm Airstrip5.2 km
Gutchpool Farm Airstrip6.4 km
Ranston Farm Airstrip10 km
Henstridge Airfield12 km
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club14 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Shaftesbury?

The nearest airport to Shaftesbury is RNAS Yeovilton (YEO), about 31 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 56 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Shaftesbury?

Bristol Airport (BRS) is 56 km from Shaftesbury in a straight line — roughly 1 h 00 min by car.

What other airports are near Shaftesbury?

MoD Boscombe Down — 35 km, Bournemouth Airport (BOH) — 35 km and Bristol Airport (BRS) — 56 km.

How long does it take to get from Shaftesbury to RNAS Yeovilton?

About 33 min by car for the 31 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.