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Nearest Airport to Whitehaven: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Whitehaven is Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF), about 51 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Isle of Man Airport (IOM), 85 km away.

Closest airport BWF Barrow Walney Island Airport 51 km · 32 mi · ~55 min by car

Closest international IOM Isle of Man Airport 85 km · 53 mi · ~1 h 31 min by car

Airports near Whitehaven

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Barrow Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BWF 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
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Carlisle Lake District Airport Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
CAX 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
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Isle of Man Airport Castletown, Rushen, Isle of Man · International Airports in Isle of Man Meet & Greet →
IOM 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
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RAF Spadeadam Spadeadam, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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Blackpool Airport Blackpool, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
BLK 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
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Warton Aerodrome Warton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
WRT 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 48 min
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport Prestwick, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
PIK 123 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
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Newcastle International Airport Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
NCL 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
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RAF Leeming Northallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
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Teesside International Airport Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
MME 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min

Small airfields nearby

Berrier Airstrip44 km
Kirkbride Airfield44 km
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield45 km
Lennox Plunton Airstrip49 km
Andreas Airfield58 km
Cark airfield59 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Whitehaven?

The nearest airport to Whitehaven is Barrow Walney Island Airport (BWF), about 51 km (32 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Isle of Man Airport (IOM), 85 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Whitehaven?

Isle of Man Airport (IOM) is 85 km from Whitehaven in a straight line — roughly 1 h 31 min by car.

What other airports are near Whitehaven?

Carlisle Lake District Airport (CAX) — 66 km, Isle of Man Airport (IOM) — 85 km and RAF Spadeadam — 87 km.

How long does it take to get from Whitehaven to Barrow Walney Island Airport?

About 55 min by car for the 51 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.