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Nearest Airport to West Ham: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to West Ham is London City Airport (LCY), about 4.1 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 34 km away.

Closest airport LCY London City Airport 4.1 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car

Closest international LHR London Heathrow Airport 34 km · 21 mi · ~36 min by car

Airports near West Ham

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London City Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LCY 4.1 km3 mi · ~5 min
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London Biggin Hill Airport London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BQH 23 km14 mi · ~24 min
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RAF Northolt Northolt, Greater London, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NHT 30 km19 mi · ~32 min
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London Heathrow Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LHR 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
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London Stansted Airport London, Essex, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
STN 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
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London Gatwick Airport London, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LGW 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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London Luton Airport Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
LTN 46 km29 mi · ~50 min
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London Southend Airport Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
SEN 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
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Farnborough Airport Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
FAB 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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Blackbushe Airport Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BBS 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min

Small airfields nearby

Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill13 km
Gerpins Farm Airstrip15 km
Damyns Hall Aerodrome · EGML16 km
Stapleford Aerodrome · EGSG16 km
Jenkins Farm Airstrip18 km
Dysons Osiers Airstrip19 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to West Ham?

The nearest airport to West Ham is London City Airport (LCY), about 4.1 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 34 km away.

Which international airport is closest to West Ham?

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 34 km from West Ham in a straight line — roughly 36 min by car.

What other airports are near West Ham?

London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 23 km, RAF Northolt (NHT) — 30 km and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) — 34 km.

How long does it take to get from West Ham to London City Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.