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Nearest Airport to Encinitas: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Encinitas is McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 35 km away.

Closest airport CLD McClellan-Palomar Airport 10 km · 6 mi · ~11 min by car
Closest international SAN San Diego International Airport 35 km · 22 mi · ~38 min by car

Airports near Encinitas

  1. 1
    McClellan-Palomar Airport Flag of United StatesCarlsbad, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CLD 10 km6 mi · ~11 min
  2. 2
    Oceanside Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OCN 21 km13 mi · ~22 min
  3. 3
    Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NKX 23 km15 mi · ~25 min
  4. 4
    Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 30 km19 mi · ~32 min
  5. 5
    San Diego International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SAN 35 km22 mi · ~38 min
  6. 6
    North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NZY 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  7. 7
    Brown Field Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SDM 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
  8. 8
    General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Flag of MexicoTijuana, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    TIJ 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
  9. 9
    John Wayne Orange County International Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Ana, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SNA 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  10. 10
    March Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesRiverside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RIV 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 41 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Encinitas?

The nearest airport to Encinitas is McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 35 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Encinitas?

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 35 km from Encinitas in a straight line — roughly 38 min by car.

What other airports are near Encinitas?

Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN) — 21 km, Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX) — 23 km and Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport — 30 km.

How long does it take to get from Encinitas to McClellan-Palomar Airport?

About 11 min by car for the 10 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.