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Nearest Airport to York: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to York is Leeds East Airport, about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 39 km away.

Closest airport EGCM Leeds East Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car
Closest international LBA Leeds Bradford Airport 39 km · 24 mi · ~42 min by car

Airports near York

  1. 1
    Leeds East Airport Flag of United KingdomTadcaster, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGCM 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
  2. 2
    RAF Topcliffe Flag of United KingdomThirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
  3. 3
    Leeds Bradford Airport Flag of United KingdomLeeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    LBA 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
  4. 4
    RAF Leeming Flag of United KingdomNorthallerton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
  5. 5
    Humberside Airport Flag of United KingdomGrimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    HUY 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
  6. 6
    Teesside International Airport Flag of United KingdomDarlington, Durham, United Kingdom · Regional Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MME 65 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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    RAF Waddington Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    WTN 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
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    Manchester Airport Flag of United KingdomManchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    MAN 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 51 min
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    RAF Cranwell Flag of United KingdomSleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGYD 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
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    RAF Coningsby Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    QCY 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Rufforth East Airfield6.1 km
  • Rufforth West Airfield6.9 km
  • Elvington Airfield7.0 km
  • Gilrudding Grange Airstrip7.2 km
  • Acaster Malbis Airstrip8.6 km
  • Full Sutton Airfield14 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to York?

The nearest airport to York is Leeds East Airport, about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 39 km away.

Which international airport is closest to York?

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is 39 km from York in a straight line — roughly 42 min by car.

What other airports are near York?

RAF Topcliffe — 34 km, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) — 39 km and RAF Leeming — 48 km.

How long does it take to get from York to Leeds East Airport?

About 17 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.