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Nearest Airport to Durham: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Durham is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), about 16 km (10 mi) away.

Closest airport RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car

Airports near Durham

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    Raleigh-Durham International Airport Flag of United StatesRaleigh/Durham, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    RDU 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
  2. 2
    Johnston Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSmithfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
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    Lake Country Regional Airport Flag of United StatesClarksville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 73 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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    Danville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDanville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DAN 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
  5. 5
    Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRocky Mount, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RWI 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
  6. 6
    Pope Field Flag of United StatesFort Bragg, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    POB 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
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    Piedmont Triad International Airport Flag of United StatesGreensboro, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSO 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 41 min
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    Simmons Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Bragg, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FBG 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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    Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field Flag of United StatesFayetteville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FAY 112 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
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    Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Flag of United StatesGoldsboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GSB 112 km69 mi · ~2 h 00 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Durham?

The nearest airport to Durham is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), about 16 km (10 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Durham?

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 16 km from Durham in a straight line — roughly 17 min by car.

What other airports are near Durham?

Johnston Regional Airport — 68 km, Lake Country Regional Airport — 73 km and Danville Regional Airport (DAN) — 75 km.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

About 17 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.