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Nearest Airport to Boulder: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Boulder is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 54 km away.

Closest airport BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport 18 km · 11 mi · ~19 min by car
Closest international DEN Denver International Airport 54 km · 33 mi · ~58 min by car

Airports near Boulder

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    Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BJC 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
  2. 2
    Northern Colorado Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLoveland, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FNL 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
  3. 3
    Denver International Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DEN 54 km33 mi · ~58 min
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    Buckley Space Force Base Flag of United StatesAurora, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BFK 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
  5. 5
    Centennial Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    APA 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  6. 6
    Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field Flag of United StatesCheyenne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CYS 133 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  7. 7
    City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColorado Springs, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    COS 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
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    Eagle County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEagle, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EGE 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
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    Laramie Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLaramie, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAR 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
  10. 10
    Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Carson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FCS 155 km96 mi · ~2 h 46 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Boulder?

The nearest airport to Boulder is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 54 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Boulder?

Denver International Airport (DEN) is 54 km from Boulder in a straight line — roughly 58 min by car.

What other airports are near Boulder?

Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) — 53 km, Denver International Airport (DEN) — 54 km and Buckley Space Force Base (BFK) — 56 km.

How long does it take to get from Boulder to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport?

About 19 min by car for the 18 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.