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Nearest Airport to Chester: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Chester is Richmond International Airport (RIC), about 20 km (12 mi) away.

Closest airport RIC Richmond International Airport 20 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car

Airports near Chester

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    Richmond International Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    RIC 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
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    Felker Army Air Field Flag of United StatesNewport News (Fort Eustis), United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FAF 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
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    Newport News Williamsburg International Airport Flag of United StatesNewport News, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PHF 88 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
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    Langley Air Force Base Flag of United StatesHampton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LFI 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 48 min
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    Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) Flag of United StatesNorfolk, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NGU 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
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    Norfolk International Airport Flag of United StatesNorfolk, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORF 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 10 min
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    Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Flag of United StatesCharlottesville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHO 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
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    Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field Flag of United StatesQuantico, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NYG 128 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    Lake Country Regional Airport Flag of United StatesClarksville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 20 min
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    Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) Flag of United StatesPatuxent River, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NHK 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Chester?

The nearest airport to Chester is Richmond International Airport (RIC), about 20 km (12 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Chester?

Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 20 km from Chester in a straight line — roughly 21 min by car.

What other airports are near Chester?

Felker Army Air Field (FAF) — 78 km, Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) — 88 km and Langley Air Force Base (LFI) — 100 km.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Richmond International Airport?

About 21 min by car for the 20 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.