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Nearest Airport to Strood: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Strood is London Southend Airport (SEN), about 25 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 54 km away.

Closest airport SEN London Southend Airport 25 km · 15 mi · ~27 min by car
Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 54 km · 33 mi · ~57 min by car

Airports near Strood

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    London Southend Airport Flag of United KingdomSouthend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    SEN 25 km15 mi · ~27 min
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    London Biggin Hill Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BQH 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
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    London City Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LCY 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
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    London Gatwick Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LGW 54 km33 mi · ~57 min
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    London Stansted Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    STN 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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    Lydd London Ashford Airport Flag of United KingdomRomney Marsh, Kent, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    LYX 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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    RAF Northolt Flag of United KingdomNortholt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    NHT 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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    London Heathrow Airport Flag of United KingdomLondon, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LHR 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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    London Luton Airport Flag of United KingdomLuton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LTN 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
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    Brighton City Airport Flag of United KingdomBrighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    ESH 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Strood?

The nearest airport to Strood is London Southend Airport (SEN), about 25 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 54 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Strood?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 54 km from Strood in a straight line — roughly 57 min by car.

What other airports are near Strood?

London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 32 km, London City Airport (LCY) — 32 km and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 54 km.

How long does it take to get from Strood to London Southend Airport?

About 27 min by car for the 25 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.