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Nearest Airport to Swindon: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Swindon is RAF Fairford (FFD), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 68 km away.

Closest airport FFD RAF Fairford 14 km · 9 mi · ~15 min by car

Closest international BRS Bristol Airport 68 km · 42 mi · ~1 h 12 min by car

Airports near Swindon

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RAF Fairford Fairford, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FFD 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
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RAF Brize Norton Carterton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BZZ 25 km16 mi · ~27 min
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London Oxford Airport Kidlington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
OXF 44 km28 mi · ~48 min
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MoD Boscombe Down Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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Gloucestershire Airport Staverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
GLO 46 km29 mi · ~49 min
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RAF Benson Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BEX 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
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Lasham Airfield Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGHL 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
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Bristol Airport Bristol, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BRS 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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RAF Odiham Hook, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ODH 68 km43 mi · ~1 h 13 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 70 km43 mi · ~1 h 15 min

Small airfields nearby

Lotmead Farm Airstrip5.0 km
Draycot Farm Aerodrome7.6 km
Lower Upham Farm Aerodrome8.3 km
Sandhill Farm Airstrip9.0 km
Inglesham Private Airstrip13 km
Manton Airfield15 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Swindon?

The nearest airport to Swindon is RAF Fairford (FFD), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 68 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Swindon?

Bristol Airport (BRS) is 68 km from Swindon in a straight line — roughly 1 h 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Swindon?

RAF Brize Norton (BZZ) — 25 km, London Oxford Airport (OXF) — 44 km and MoD Boscombe Down — 45 km.

How long does it take to get from Swindon to RAF Fairford?

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.