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Nearest Airport to Desert Shores: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Desert Shores is Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM), about 27 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), 64 km away.

Closest airport TRM Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport 27 km · 17 mi · ~29 min by car
Closest international PSP Palm Springs International Airport 64 km · 40 mi · ~1 h 09 min by car

Airports near Desert Shores

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    Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPalm Springs, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TRM 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
  2. 2
    Palm Springs International Airport Flag of United StatesPalm Springs, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    PSP 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
  3. 3
    El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) Flag of United StatesEl Centro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NJK 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  4. 4
    Imperial County Airport Flag of United StatesImperial, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IPL 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  5. 5
    Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field Flag of United StatesTwentynine Palms, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  6. 6
    General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport Flag of MexicoMexicali, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    MXL 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
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    Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NKX 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  8. 8
    McClellan-Palomar Airport Flag of United StatesCarlsbad, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CLD 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
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    Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
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    Oceanside Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OCN 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Desert Shores?

The nearest airport to Desert Shores is Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM), about 27 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), 64 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Desert Shores?

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is 64 km from Desert Shores in a straight line — roughly 1 h 09 min by car.

What other airports are near Desert Shores?

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) — 64 km, El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK) — 73 km and Imperial County Airport (IPL) — 77 km.

How long does it take to get from Desert Shores to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport?

About 29 min by car for the 27 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.