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Nearest Airport to Whittington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Whittington is RAF Shawbury, about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 52 km away.

Closest airport EGOS RAF Shawbury 24 km · 15 mi · ~26 min by car
Closest international LPL Liverpool John Lennon Airport 52 km · 33 mi · ~56 min by car

Airports near Whittington

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    RAF Shawbury Flag of United KingdomShrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGOS 24 km15 mi · ~26 min
  2. 2
    Hawarden Airport Flag of United KingdomBroughton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    CEG 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
  3. 3
    Liverpool John Lennon Airport Flag of United KingdomLiverpool, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LPL 52 km33 mi · ~56 min
  4. 4
    RAF Cosford Flag of United KingdomCosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 54 km33 mi · ~57 min
  5. 5
    Manchester Airport Flag of United KingdomManchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MAN 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  6. 6
    Birmingham Airport Flag of United KingdomBirmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BHX 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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    Warton Aerodrome Flag of United KingdomWarton, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    WRT 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  8. 8
    Blackpool Airport Flag of United KingdomBlackpool, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    BLK 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
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    Anglesey Airport Flag of United KingdomAngelsey, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    VLY 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
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    East Midlands Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EMA 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Sandford Hall Airstrip7.7 km
  • Chirk Airfield8.7 km
  • Trench Farm Airstrip10 km
  • The Plassey Airstrip15 km
  • Sleap Airfield16 km
  • Breidden Airfield20 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Whittington?

The nearest airport to Whittington is RAF Shawbury, about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 52 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Whittington?

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) is 52 km from Whittington in a straight line — roughly 56 min by car.

What other airports are near Whittington?

Hawarden Airport (CEG) — 34 km, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) — 52 km and RAF Cosford — 54 km.

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

About 26 min by car for the 24 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.