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Nearest Airport to Wem: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Wem is RAF Shawbury, about 7.5 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 54 km away.

Closest airport EGOS RAF Shawbury 7.5 km · 5 mi · ~8 min by car

Closest international LPL Liverpool John Lennon Airport 54 km · 33 mi · ~58 min by car

Airports near Wem

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RAF Shawbury Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGOS 7.5 km5 mi · ~8 min
2
RAF Cosford Cosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 37 km23 mi · ~39 min
3
Hawarden Airport Broughton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
CEG 40 km25 mi · ~42 min
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport Liverpool, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LPL 54 km33 mi · ~58 min
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Manchester Airport Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
MAN 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
6
Birmingham Airport Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BHX 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
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East Midlands Airport Nottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
EMA 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
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Warton Aerodrome Warton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
WRT 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
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Blackpool Airport Blackpool, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BLK 104 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
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Nottingham City Airport Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NQT 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min

Small airfields nearby

Sleap Airfield4.4 km
Tilstock Airfield9.5 km
Tern Hill Airfield13 km
Longford Airstrip13 km
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip16 km
Peplow Airstrip16 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Wem?

The nearest airport to Wem is RAF Shawbury, about 7.5 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 54 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Wem?

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is 54 km from Wem in a straight line — roughly 58 min by car.

What other airports are near Wem?

RAF Cosford — 37 km, Hawarden Airport (CEG) — 40 km and Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) — 54 km.

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

About 8 min by car for the 7.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.