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Nearest Airport to Denver: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Denver is Buckley Space Force Base (BFK), about 20 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 30 km away.

Closest airport BFK Buckley Space Force Base 20 km · 13 mi · ~22 min by car
Closest international DEN Denver International Airport 30 km · 18 mi · ~32 min by car

Airports near Denver

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    Buckley Space Force Base Flag of United StatesAurora, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BFK 20 km13 mi · ~22 min
  2. 2
    Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BJC 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
  3. 3
    Centennial Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    APA 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
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    Denver International Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DEN 30 km18 mi · ~32 min
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    Northern Colorado Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLoveland, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FNL 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
  6. 6
    City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColorado Springs, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    COS 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
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    Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Carson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FCS 120 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
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    Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field Flag of United StatesCheyenne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CYS 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
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    Eagle County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEagle, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EGE 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
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    Pueblo Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesPueblo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PUB 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Denver?

The nearest airport to Denver is Buckley Space Force Base (BFK), about 20 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 30 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Denver?

Denver International Airport (DEN) is 30 km from Denver in a straight line — roughly 32 min by car.

What other airports are near Denver?

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) — 22 km, Centennial Airport (APA) — 22 km and Denver International Airport (DEN) — 30 km.

How long does it take to get from Denver to Buckley Space Force Base?

About 22 min by car for the 20 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.