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Nearest Airport to Wellington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Wellington is RAF Shawbury, about 15 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 59 km away.

Closest airport EGOS RAF Shawbury 15 km · 9 mi · ~16 min by car

Closest international BHX Birmingham Airport 59 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 03 min by car

Airports near Wellington

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RAF Shawbury Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGOS 15 km9 mi · ~16 min
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RAF Cosford Cosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
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Birmingham Airport Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BHX 59 km36 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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Hawarden Airport Broughton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
CEG 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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Manchester Airport Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
MAN 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport Liverpool, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LPL 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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East Midlands Airport Nottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
EMA 81 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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Gloucestershire Airport Staverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
GLO 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 39 min
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Nottingham City Airport Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NQT 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
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Warton Aerodrome Warton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
WRT 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min

Small airfields nearby

Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip7.0 km
Shifnal Airfield8.5 km
Peplow Airstrip11 km
Mill Farm Airstrip15 km
Tern Hill Airfield19 km
Longford Airstrip21 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Wellington?

The nearest airport to Wellington is RAF Shawbury, about 15 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 59 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Wellington?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 59 km from Wellington in a straight line — roughly 1 h 03 min by car.

What other airports are near Wellington?

RAF Cosford — 16 km, Birmingham Airport (BHX) — 59 km and Hawarden Airport (CEG) — 61 km.

How long does it take to get from Wellington to RAF Shawbury?

About 16 min by car for the 15 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.