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Nearest Airport to Apache Junction: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Apache Junction is Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), about 15 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 42 km away.

Closest airport AZA Mesa Gateway Airport 15 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car
Closest international PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 42 km · 26 mi · ~45 min by car

Airports near Apache Junction

  1. 1
    Mesa Gateway Airport Flag of United StatesMesa, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AZA 15 km10 mi · ~17 min
  2. 2
    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Flag of United StatesPhoenix, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    PHX 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
  3. 3
    Luke Air Force Base Flag of United StatesGlendale, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LUF 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  4. 4
    Davis Monthan Air Force Base Flag of United StatesTucson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DMA 152 km95 mi · ~2 h 43 min
  5. 5
    Tucson International Airport Flag of United StatesTucson, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    TUS 155 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
  6. 6
    Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field Flag of United StatesPrescott, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PRC 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min
  7. 7
    Show Low Regional Airport Flag of United StatesShow Low, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SOW 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
  8. 8
    Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Flag of United StatesFlagstaff, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FLG 192 km119 mi · ~3 h 26 min
  9. 9
    Winslow Lindbergh Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWinslow, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    INW 194 km121 mi · ~3 h 28 min
  10. 10
    Nogales International Airport Flag of United StatesNogales, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OLS 232 km144 mi · ~4 h 08 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Apache Junction?

The nearest airport to Apache Junction is Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), about 15 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 42 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Apache Junction?

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 42 km from Apache Junction in a straight line — roughly 45 min by car.

What other airports are near Apache Junction?

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) — 42 km, Luke Air Force Base (LUF) — 78 km and Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA) — 152 km.

How long does it take to get from Apache Junction to Mesa Gateway Airport?

About 17 min by car for the 15 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.