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Nearest Airport to Watford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Watford is RAF Northolt (NHT), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 21 km away.

Closest airport NHT RAF Northolt 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car

Closest international LHR London Heathrow Airport 21 km · 13 mi · ~22 min by car

Airports near Watford

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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
2
London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 21 km13 mi · ~22 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 24 km15 mi · ~26 min
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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 35 km22 mi · ~38 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 48 km30 mi · ~52 min
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RAF Benson Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BEX 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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Cranfield Airport Cranfield, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGTC 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 50 km31 mi · ~53 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 50 km31 mi · ~54 min

Small airfields nearby

Elstree Airfield · EGTR4.8 km
New Model Farm Airstrip6.8 km
Plaistows Airfield8.2 km
Hertfordshire Microlight Club London Colney Airstrip10 km
Denham Aerodrome11 km
Bovingdon Airstrip13 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Watford?

The nearest airport to Watford is RAF Northolt (NHT), about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 21 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Watford?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 21 km from Watford in a straight line — roughly 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Watford?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 21 km, London Luton Airport (LTN) — 24 km and London City Airport (LCY) — 35 km.

How long does it take to get from Watford to RAF Northolt?

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