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Nearest Airport to Gila Bend: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Gila Bend is Luke Air Force Base (LUF), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 86 km away.

Closest airport LUF Luke Air Force Base 72 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 17 min by car
Closest international PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 86 km · 53 mi · ~1 h 32 min by car

Airports near Gila Bend

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    Luke Air Force Base Flag of United StatesGlendale, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LUF 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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    Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Flag of United StatesPhoenix, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    PHX 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
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    Mesa Gateway Airport Flag of United StatesMesa, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AZA 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
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    Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Flag of United StatesYuma, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    YUM 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min
  5. 5
    Mar de Cortés International Airport Flag of MexicoPuerto Peñasco, Mexico · Airfield Airports in Mexico
    PPE 186 km116 mi · ~3 h 19 min
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    Tucson International Airport Flag of United StatesTucson, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    TUS 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 24 min
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    Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field Flag of United StatesPrescott, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PRC 192 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
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    Davis Monthan Air Force Base Flag of United StatesTucson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DMA 193 km120 mi · ~3 h 26 min
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    Blythe Airport Flag of United StatesBlythe, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BLH 200 km124 mi · ~3 h 35 min
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    Lake Havasu City Airport Flag of United StatesLake Havasu City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HII 236 km146 mi · ~4 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Gila Bend?

The nearest airport to Gila Bend is Luke Air Force Base (LUF), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 86 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Gila Bend?

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 86 km from Gila Bend in a straight line — roughly 1 h 32 min by car.

What other airports are near Gila Bend?

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) — 86 km, Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) — 107 km and Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM) — 180 km.

How long does it take to get from Gila Bend to Luke Air Force Base?

About 1 h 17 min by car for the 72 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.