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Nearest Airport to Thornton: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Thornton is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), about 28 km (17 mi) away.
Closest airport
EDI
Edinburgh Airport
28 km · 17 mi · ~30 min by car
Airports near Thornton
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Edinburgh Airport Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →EDI 28 km17 mi · ~30 min
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Leuchars Station Airfield Airports in United KingdomADX 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
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Dundee Airport Airports in United KingdomDND 33 km20 mi · ~35 min
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Glasgow Airport Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →GLA 86 km54 mi · ~1 h 32 min
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →PIK 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
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Aberdeen International Airport Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →ABZ 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min
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RAF Spadeadam Airports in United Kingdom— 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
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Carlisle Lake District Airport Airports in United KingdomCAX 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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Oban Airport Airports in United KingdomOBN 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
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Newcastle International Airport Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →NCL 155 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
Small airfields nearby
- Fife Airport4.7 km
- Balgrummo Steading Airstrip9.8 km
- Portmoak Glider Field11 km
- Pilmuir Farm Airstrip12 km
- Teuchats Farm Airstrip15 km
- Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip17 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Thornton; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Thornton?
The nearest airport to Thornton is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), about 28 km (17 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Thornton?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 28 km from Thornton in a straight line — roughly 30 min by car.
What other airports are near Thornton?
Leuchars Station Airfield (ADX) — 29 km, Dundee Airport (DND) — 33 km and Glasgow Airport (GLA) — 86 km.
How long does it take to get from Thornton to Edinburgh Airport?
About 30 min by car for the 28 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.