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Nearest Airport to Foster City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Foster City is San Carlos Airport (SQL), about 5.4 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 11 km away.

Closest airport SQL San Carlos Airport 5.4 km · 3 mi · ~6 min by car
Closest international SFO San Francisco International Airport 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car

Airports near Foster City

  1. 1
    San Carlos Airport Flag of United StatesSan Carlos, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SQL 5.4 km3 mi · ~6 min
  2. 2
    San Francisco International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Francisco, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SFO 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
  3. 3
    Palo Alto Airport Flag of United StatesPalo Alto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PAO 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
  4. 4
    Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport Flag of United StatesOakland, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OAK 18 km11 mi · ~20 min
  5. 5
    Moffett Federal Airfield Flag of United StatesMountain View, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NUQ 25 km16 mi · ~27 min
  6. 6
    Mineta San Jose International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Jose, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SJC 37 km23 mi · ~40 min
  7. 7
    Buchanan Field Flag of United StatesConcord, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CCR 52 km32 mi · ~55 min
  8. 8
    Travis Air Force Base Flag of United StatesFairfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUU 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
  9. 9
    Stockton Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesStockton, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SCK 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  10. 10
    Monterey Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMonterey, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MRY 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Foster City?

The nearest airport to Foster City is San Carlos Airport (SQL), about 5.4 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 11 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Foster City?

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 11 km from Foster City in a straight line — roughly 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Foster City?

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — 11 km, Palo Alto Airport (PAO) — 18 km and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) — 18 km.

How long does it take to get from Foster City to San Carlos Airport?

About 6 min by car for the 5.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.