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Nearest Airport to South Shields: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to South Shields is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), about 17 km (11 mi) away.

Closest airport NCL Newcastle International Airport 17 km · 11 mi · ~18 min by car

Airports near South Shields

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Newcastle International Airport Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
NCL 17 km11 mi · ~18 min
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Teesside International Airport Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
MME 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
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RAF Spadeadam Spadeadam, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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RAF Leeming Northallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
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Carlisle Lake District Airport Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
CAX 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 34 min
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RAF Topcliffe Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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Leeds Bradford Airport Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LBA 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
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Leeds East Airport Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGCM 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
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Barrow Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BWF 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
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Edinburgh Airport Ingliston, Edinburgh, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
EDI 162 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min

Small airfields nearby

High Flats Farm Airstrip18 km
Peterlee Airfield26 km
Currock Hill Glider Field27 km
Greenhills Farm Airstrip28 km
Bywell Airfield31 km
Selby House Farm Airstrip33 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to South Shields?

The nearest airport to South Shields is Newcastle International Airport (NCL), about 17 km (11 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to South Shields?

Newcastle International Airport (NCL) is 17 km from South Shields in a straight line — roughly 18 min by car.

What other airports are near South Shields?

Teesside International Airport (MME) — 54 km, RAF Spadeadam — 71 km and RAF Leeming — 78 km.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Newcastle International Airport?

About 18 min by car for the 17 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.