199 countries 39,402 visa rules 72,668 airports 7,028 languages 235 holiday calendars 1,361 news stories Visa data verified 13 Oct 2026
Free Passport Photo Maker
Check requirements
Travel photo of United Kingdom

Flag of United Kingdom United Kingdom · nearest airport

Nearest Airport to Stafford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Stafford is RAF Cosford, about 22 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 46 km away.

Closest airport EGWC RAF Cosford 22 km · 14 mi · ~24 min by car
Closest international BHX Birmingham Airport 46 km · 29 mi · ~50 min by car

Airports near Stafford

  1. 1
    RAF Cosford Flag of United KingdomCosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
  2. 2
    RAF Shawbury Flag of United KingdomShrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGOS 37 km23 mi · ~40 min
  3. 3
    Birmingham Airport Flag of United KingdomBirmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BHX 46 km29 mi · ~50 min
  4. 4
    East Midlands Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EMA 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
  5. 5
    Manchester Airport Flag of United KingdomManchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MAN 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  6. 6
    Nottingham City Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    NQT 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
  7. 7
    Hawarden Airport Flag of United KingdomBroughton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    CEG 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
  8. 8
    Liverpool John Lennon Airport Flag of United KingdomLiverpool, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LPL 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  9. 9
    Gloucestershire Airport Flag of United KingdomStaverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    GLO 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  10. 10
    RAF Barkston Heath Flag of United KingdomGrantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGYE 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 53 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Valley Farm Airstrip4.8 km
  • Seighford Glider Field6.4 km
  • Mitton Airstrip9.3 km
  • Otherton Airfield11 km
  • Abbots Bromley Airfield15 km
  • Tatenhill Airfield · EGBM23 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Stafford?

The nearest airport to Stafford is RAF Cosford, about 22 km (14 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 46 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Stafford?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 46 km from Stafford in a straight line — roughly 50 min by car.

What other airports are near Stafford?

RAF Shawbury — 37 km, Birmingham Airport (BHX) — 46 km and East Midlands Airport (EMA) — 53 km.

How long does it take to get from Stafford to RAF Cosford?

About 24 min by car for the 22 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.