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Nearest Airport to Bakersfield: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Bakersfield is Bakersfield International Airport, about 5.8 km (4 mi) away.

Closest airport KL45 Bakersfield International Airport 5.8 km · 4 mi · ~6 min by car

Airports near Bakersfield

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    Bakersfield International Airport Flag of United StatesBakersfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 5.8 km4 mi · ~6 min
  2. 2
    Meadows Field Flag of United StatesBakersfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BFL 7.6 km5 mi · ~8 min
  3. 3
    Mojave Air & Space Port Flag of United StatesMojave, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MHV 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  4. 4
    California City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesCalifornia City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 94 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
  5. 5
    General William J Fox Airfield Flag of United StatesLancaster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    WJF 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  6. 6
    Visalia Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesVisalia, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VIS 110 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  7. 7
    Edwards Air Force Base Flag of United StatesEdwards, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EDW 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 03 min
  8. 8
    Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport Flag of United StatesPalmdale, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PMD 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  9. 9
    China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport Flag of United StatesChina Lake, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
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    Camarillo Airport Flag of United StatesCamarillo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KCMA 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 18 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Bakersfield?

The nearest airport to Bakersfield is Bakersfield International Airport, about 5.8 km (4 mi) away.

What other airports are near Bakersfield?

Meadows Field (BFL) — 7.6 km, Mojave Air & Space Port (MHV) — 87 km and California City Municipal Airport — 94 km.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Bakersfield International Airport?

About 6 min by car for the 5.8 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.