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Nearest Airport to Taunton: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Taunton is RNAS Yeovilton (YEO), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 46 km away.

Closest airport YEO RNAS Yeovilton 32 km · 20 mi · ~35 min by car
Closest international CWL Cardiff International Airport 46 km · 28 mi · ~49 min by car

Airports near Taunton

  1. 1
    RNAS Yeovilton Flag of United KingdomYeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    YEO 32 km20 mi · ~35 min
  2. 2
    Exeter International Airport Flag of United KingdomExeter, Devon, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EXT 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  3. 3
    Cardiff International Airport Flag of United KingdomCardiff, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    CWL 46 km28 mi · ~49 min
  4. 4
    Bristol Airport Flag of United KingdomBristol, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BRS 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
  5. 5
    MOD St Athan Flag of United KingdomSt Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGSY 49 km31 mi · ~53 min
  6. 6
    Royal Marines Base Chivenor Flag of United KingdomChivenor, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  7. 7
    Bournemouth Airport Flag of United KingdomBournemouth, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BOH 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
  8. 8
    Swansea Airport Flag of United KingdomSwansea, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    SWS 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  9. 9
    MoD Boscombe Down Flag of United KingdomSalisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
  10. 10
    Hartland Point Heliport Flag of United KingdomBideford, Devon, United Kingdom · Airport Airports in United Kingdom
    — 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Lower-Durston Airstrip8.0 km
  • Heywood Farm Airstrip9.7 km
  • Watchford Farm Airstrip13 km
  • RNAS Merryfield13 km
  • Glebe Farm Airstrip15 km
  • Curry Rivel Airstrip15 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Taunton?

The nearest airport to Taunton is RNAS Yeovilton (YEO), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Cardiff International Airport (CWL), 46 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Taunton?

Cardiff International Airport (CWL) is 46 km from Taunton in a straight line — roughly 49 min by car.

What other airports are near Taunton?

Exeter International Airport (EXT) — 38 km, Cardiff International Airport (CWL) — 46 km and Bristol Airport (BRS) — 49 km.

How long does it take to get from Taunton to RNAS Yeovilton?

About 35 min by car for the 32 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.