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Nearest Airport to Welshpool: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Welshpool is RAF Shawbury, about 36 km (22 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 78 km away.

Closest airport EGOS RAF Shawbury 36 km · 22 mi · ~38 min by car

Closest international LPL Liverpool John Lennon Airport 78 km · 48 mi · ~1 h 23 min by car

Airports near Welshpool

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RAF Shawbury Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGOS 36 km22 mi · ~38 min
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RAF Cosford Cosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
3
Hawarden Airport Broughton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
CEG 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport Liverpool, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LPL 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
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Manchester Airport Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
MAN 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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Birmingham Airport Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BHX 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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Gloucestershire Airport Staverton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
GLO 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
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Anglesey Airport Angelsey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
VLY 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
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Warton Aerodrome Warton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
WRT 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
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Blackpool Airport Blackpool, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BLK 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

Welshpool Airport3.5 km
Breidden Airfield6.0 km
Forest Farm Airstrip8.0 km
Sandford Hall Airstrip19 km
Midland Glider Club24 km
Pencraig Airstrip27 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Welshpool?

The nearest airport to Welshpool is RAF Shawbury, about 36 km (22 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 78 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Welshpool?

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is 78 km from Welshpool in a straight line — roughly 1 h 23 min by car.

What other airports are near Welshpool?

RAF Cosford — 57 km, Hawarden Airport (CEG) — 59 km and Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) — 78 km.

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

About 38 min by car for the 36 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.