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Nearest Airport to Washington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Washington is Brighton City Airport (ESH), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 31 km away.

Closest airport ESH Brighton City Airport 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car

Closest international LGW London Gatwick Airport 31 km · 19 mi · ~33 min by car

Airports near Washington

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Brighton City Airport Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ESH 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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RAF Odiham Hook, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
ODH 52 km33 mi · ~56 min
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Lasham Airfield Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGHL 54 km33 mi · ~58 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 08 min
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Southampton Airport Southampton, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SOU 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
10
RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min

Small airfields nearby

Frieslands Farm Airstrip1.1 km
Southdown Gliding Club5.2 km
Bowford Farm Airstrip5.4 km
Patridge Green Airstrip8.3 km
Truleigh Manor Farm Airstrip11 km
Fowler's Field Airstrip11 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Washington?

The nearest airport to Washington is Brighton City Airport (ESH), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 31 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Washington?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 31 km from Washington in a straight line — roughly 33 min by car.

What other airports are near Washington?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) — 31 km, Farnborough Airport (FAB) — 49 km and RAF Odiham (ODH) — 52 km.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Brighton City Airport?

About 12 min by car for the 11 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.