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Nearest Airport to Benkelman: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Benkelman is Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD), about 77 km (48 mi) away.

Closest airport GLD Goodland Municipal Airport 77 km · 48 mi · ~1 h 22 min by car

Airports near Benkelman

  1. 1
    Goodland Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesGoodland, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GLD 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  2. 2
    McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMcCook, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCK 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  3. 3
    North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field Flag of United StatesNorth Platte, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LBF 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
  4. 4
    Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field Flag of United StatesSidney, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SNY 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
  5. 5
    Kearney Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKearney, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    EAR 227 km141 mi · ~4 h 03 min
  6. 6
    Hays Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHays, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HYS 236 km147 mi · ~4 h 13 min
  7. 7
    Southeast Colorado Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLamar, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LAA 242 km150 mi · ~4 h 19 min
  8. 8
    Garden City Regional Airport Flag of United StatesGarden City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GCK 246 km153 mi · ~4 h 24 min
  9. 9
    Alliance Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesAlliance, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AIA 247 km153 mi · ~4 h 25 min
  10. 10
    Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport Flag of United StatesScottsbluff, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BFF 267 km166 mi · ~4 h 46 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Benkelman?

The nearest airport to Benkelman is Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD), about 77 km (48 mi) away.

What other airports are near Benkelman?

McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) — 82 km, North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) — 140 km and Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY) — 169 km.

How long does it take to get from Benkelman to Goodland Municipal Airport?

About 1 h 22 min by car for the 77 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.