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Nearest Airport to Dover: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Dover is Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), about 20 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Tampa International Airport (TPA), 31 km away.

Closest airport LAL Lakeland Linder International Airport 20 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car
Closest international TPA Tampa International Airport 31 km · 19 mi · ~33 min by car

Airports near Dover

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    Lakeland Linder International Airport Flag of United StatesLakeland, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAL 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
  2. 2
    Tampa International Airport Flag of United StatesTampa, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    TPA 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
  3. 3
    MacDill Air Force Base Flag of United StatesTampa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MCF 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
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    St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport Flag of United StatesPinellas Park, United States · International Airports in United States
    PIE 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
  5. 5
    Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Flag of United StatesSarasota/Bradenton, United States · International Airports in United States
    SRQ 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
  6. 6
    Kissimmee Gateway Airport Flag of United StatesOrlando, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ISM 83 km52 mi · ~1 h 29 min
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    Leesburg International Airport Flag of United StatesLeesburg, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LEE 101 km62 mi · ~1 h 48 min
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    Orlando International Airport Flag of United StatesOrlando, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCO 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
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    Orlando Executive Airport Flag of United StatesOrlando, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ORL 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
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    Punta Gorda Airport Flag of United StatesPunta Gorda, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PGD 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 10 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Dover?

The nearest airport to Dover is Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), about 20 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Tampa International Airport (TPA), 31 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Dover?

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 31 km from Dover in a straight line — roughly 33 min by car.

What other airports are near Dover?

Tampa International Airport (TPA) — 31 km, MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) — 34 km and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) — 47 km.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Lakeland Linder International Airport?

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