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Nearest Airport to Shirebrook: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Shirebrook is Nottingham City Airport (NQT), about 33 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 42 km away.

Closest airport NQT Nottingham City Airport 33 km · 20 mi · ~35 min by car
Closest international EMA East Midlands Airport 42 km · 26 mi · ~45 min by car

Airports near Shirebrook

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    Nottingham City Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    NQT 33 km20 mi · ~35 min
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    East Midlands Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EMA 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
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    RAF Waddington Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    WTN 46 km29 mi · ~49 min
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    RAF Barkston Heath Flag of United KingdomGrantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGYE 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
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    RAF Cranwell Flag of United KingdomSleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGYD 52 km32 mi · ~56 min
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    Leeds East Airport Flag of United KingdomTadcaster, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGCM 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
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    Humberside Airport Flag of United KingdomGrimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    HUY 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
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    RAF Coningsby Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    QCY 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
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    Manchester Airport Flag of United KingdomManchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MAN 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
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    Leeds Bradford Airport Flag of United KingdomLeeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LBA 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Netherthorpe Airfield · EGNF13 km
  • Salterford Farm Airfield18 km
  • Coal Aston Airfield18 km
  • Butterfield Farm Airstrip19 km
  • Ripley Airfield19 km
  • Retford Gamston Airport · EGNE19 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Shirebrook?

The nearest airport to Shirebrook is Nottingham City Airport (NQT), about 33 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 42 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Shirebrook?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 42 km from Shirebrook in a straight line — roughly 45 min by car.

What other airports are near Shirebrook?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) — 42 km, RAF Waddington (WTN) — 46 km and RAF Barkston Heath — 51 km.

How long does it take to get from Shirebrook to Nottingham City Airport?

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