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Nearest Airport to Chico: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Chico is Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL), about 59 km (37 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 117 km away.

Closest airport RBL Red Bluff Municipal Airport 59 km · 37 mi · ~1 h 03 min by car
Closest international SMF Sacramento International Airport 117 km · 73 mi · ~2 h 05 min by car

Airports near Chico

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    Red Bluff Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRed Bluff, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RBL 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 03 min
  2. 2
    Yuba County Airport Flag of United StatesMarysville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MYV 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  3. 3
    Beale Air Force Base Flag of United StatesBeale Air Force Base, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BAB 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
  4. 4
    Redding Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRedding, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RDD 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
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    Sacramento International Airport Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SMF 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 05 min
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    McClellan Airfield Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MCC 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  7. 7
    Ukiah Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesUkiah, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    UKI 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
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    Sacramento Executive Airport Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SAC 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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    Sacramento Mather Airport Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MHR 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
  10. 10
    Truckee Tahoe Airport Flag of United StatesTruckee, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TKF 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 43 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Chico?

The nearest airport to Chico is Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL), about 59 km (37 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 117 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Chico?

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 117 km from Chico in a straight line — roughly 2 h 05 min by car.

What other airports are near Chico?

Yuba County Airport (MYV) — 74 km, Beale Air Force Base (BAB) — 74 km and Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) — 95 km.

How long does it take to get from Chico to Red Bluff Municipal Airport?

About 1 h 03 min by car for the 59 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.