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Nearest Airport to Atwater: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Atwater is Castle Airport (MER), about 5.1 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 101 km away.

Closest airport MER Castle Airport 5.1 km · 3 mi · ~6 min by car
Closest international FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport 101 km · 63 mi · ~1 h 49 min by car

Airports near Atwater

  1. 1
    Castle Airport Flag of United StatesMerced, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MER 5.1 km3 mi · ~6 min
  2. 2
    Merced Regional Macready Field Flag of United StatesMerced, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCE 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
  3. 3
    Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field Flag of United StatesModesto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MOD 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
  4. 4
    Stockton Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesStockton, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SCK 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  5. 5
    Fresno Yosemite International Airport Flag of United StatesFresno, United States · International Airports in United States
    FAT 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  6. 6
    Mineta San Jose International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Jose, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SJC 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  7. 7
    Salinas Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSalinas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SNS 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  8. 8
    Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport Flag of United StatesLemoore, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NLC 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  9. 9
    Moffett Federal Airfield Flag of United StatesMountain View, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NUQ 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
  10. 10
    Palo Alto Airport Flag of United StatesPalo Alto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PAO 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Atwater?

The nearest airport to Atwater is Castle Airport (MER), about 5.1 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 101 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Atwater?

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is 101 km from Atwater in a straight line — roughly 1 h 49 min by car.

What other airports are near Atwater?

Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE) — 11 km, Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD) — 43 km and Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) — 82 km.

How long does it take to get from Atwater to Castle Airport?

About 6 min by car for the 5.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.