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Nearest Airport to Empire: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Empire is Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD), about 4.8 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 96 km away.

Closest airport MOD Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field 4.8 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport 96 km · 59 mi · ~1 h 42 min by car

Airports near Empire

  1. 1
    Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field Flag of United StatesModesto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MOD 4.8 km3 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Stockton Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesStockton, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SCK 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
  3. 3
    Castle Airport Flag of United StatesMerced, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MER 41 km26 mi · ~44 min
  4. 4
    Merced Regional Macready Field Flag of United StatesMerced, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCE 52 km32 mi · ~56 min
  5. 5
    Mineta San Jose International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Jose, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SJC 96 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
  6. 6
    Moffett Federal Airfield Flag of United StatesMountain View, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NUQ 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  7. 7
    Sacramento Mather Airport Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MHR 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  8. 8
    Buchanan Field Flag of United StatesConcord, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CCR 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 56 min
  9. 9
    Palo Alto Airport Flag of United StatesPalo Alto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PAO 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 56 min
  10. 10
    Sacramento Executive Airport Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SAC 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Empire?

The nearest airport to Empire is Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD), about 4.8 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 96 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Empire?

Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 96 km from Empire in a straight line — roughly 1 h 42 min by car.

What other airports are near Empire?

Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) — 41 km, Castle Airport (MER) — 41 km and Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE) — 52 km.

How long does it take to get from Empire to Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field?

About 5 min by car for the 4.8 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.