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Nearest Airport to Chula Vista: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Chula Vista is Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM), about 12 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 14 km away.

Closest airport SDM Brown Field Municipal Airport 12 km · 8 mi · ~13 min by car
Closest international SAN San Diego International Airport 14 km · 9 mi · ~15 min by car

Airports near Chula Vista

  1. 1
    Brown Field Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SDM 12 km8 mi · ~13 min
  2. 2
    North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NZY 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
  3. 3
    San Diego International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SAN 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
  4. 4
    General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Flag of MexicoTijuana, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    TIJ 15 km10 mi · ~16 min
  5. 5
    Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NKX 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
  6. 6
    McClellan-Palomar Airport Flag of United StatesCarlsbad, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CLD 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  7. 7
    Oceanside Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OCN 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
  8. 8
    Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
  9. 9
    Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air Base Flag of MexicoEnsenada, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    ESE 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  10. 10
    El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) Flag of United StatesEl Centro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NJK 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) · KNRS8.7 km
  • John Nichols Field Airport18 km
  • Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport · KMYF20 km
  • Gillespie Field · KSEE23 km
  • Torrey Pines Gliderport32 km
  • Poway Field Gliderport36 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Chula Vista?

The nearest airport to Chula Vista is Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM), about 12 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 14 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Chula Vista?

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 14 km from Chula Vista in a straight line — roughly 15 min by car.

What other airports are near Chula Vista?

North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (NZY) — 14 km, San Diego International Airport (SAN) — 14 km and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) — 15 km.

How long does it take to get from Chula Vista to Brown Field Municipal Airport?

About 13 min by car for the 12 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.