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Nearest Airport to Aurora: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Aurora is Buckley Space Force Base (BFK), about 7.5 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 20 km away.

Closest airport BFK Buckley Space Force Base 7.5 km · 5 mi · ~8 min by car
Closest international DEN Denver International Airport 20 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car

Airports near Aurora

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    Buckley Space Force Base Flag of United StatesAurora, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BFK 7.5 km5 mi · ~8 min
  2. 2
    Centennial Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    APA 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
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    Denver International Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DEN 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
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    Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BJC 31 km20 mi · ~34 min
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    Northern Colorado Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLoveland, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FNL 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
  6. 6
    City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColorado Springs, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    COS 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
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    Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Carson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FCS 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 05 min
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    Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field Flag of United StatesCheyenne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CYS 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
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    Pueblo Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesPueblo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PUB 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
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    Eagle County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEagle, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EGE 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Aurora?

The nearest airport to Aurora is Buckley Space Force Base (BFK), about 7.5 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 20 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Aurora?

Denver International Airport (DEN) is 20 km from Aurora in a straight line — roughly 21 min by car.

What other airports are near Aurora?

Centennial Airport (APA) — 18 km, Denver International Airport (DEN) — 20 km and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) — 31 km.

How long does it take to get from Aurora to Buckley Space Force Base?

About 8 min by car for the 7.5 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.