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Nearest Airport to Sleaford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Sleaford is RAF Cranwell, about 6.5 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 64 km away.

Closest airport EGYD RAF Cranwell 6.5 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car
Closest international EMA East Midlands Airport 64 km · 40 mi · ~1 h 09 min by car

Airports near Sleaford

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    RAF Cranwell Flag of United KingdomSleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGYD 6.5 km4 mi · ~7 min
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    RAF Barkston Heath Flag of United KingdomGrantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGYE 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
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    RAF Coningsby Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    QCY 19 km12 mi · ~21 min
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    RAF Waddington Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    WTN 20 km13 mi · ~22 min
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    RAF Wittering Flag of United KingdomPeterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGXT 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
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    Nottingham City Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    NQT 46 km28 mi · ~49 min
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    East Midlands Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EMA 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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    Humberside Airport Flag of United KingdomGrimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    HUY 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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    RAF Marham Flag of United KingdomKing's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    KNF 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
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    RAF Lakenheath Flag of United KingdomBrandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    LKZ 93 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Sleaford?

The nearest airport to Sleaford is RAF Cranwell, about 6.5 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 64 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Sleaford?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 64 km from Sleaford in a straight line — roughly 1 h 09 min by car.

What other airports are near Sleaford?

RAF Barkston Heath — 11 km, RAF Coningsby (QCY) — 19 km and RAF Waddington (WTN) — 20 km.

How long does it take to get from Sleaford to RAF Cranwell?

About 7 min by car for the 6.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.