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Nearest Airport to Gilroy: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Gilroy is Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), about 38 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 51 km away.

Closest airport SNS Salinas Municipal Airport 38 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car
Closest international SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport 51 km · 32 mi · ~55 min by car

Airports near Gilroy

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    Salinas Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSalinas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SNS 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  2. 2
    Mineta San Jose International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Jose, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SJC 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
  3. 3
    Monterey Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMonterey, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MRY 53 km33 mi · ~56 min
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    Moffett Federal Airfield Flag of United StatesMountain View, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NUQ 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
  5. 5
    Palo Alto Airport Flag of United StatesPalo Alto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PAO 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
  6. 6
    San Carlos Airport Flag of United StatesSan Carlos, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SQL 83 km51 mi · ~1 h 29 min
  7. 7
    Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field Flag of United StatesModesto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MOD 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 34 min
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    Castle Airport Flag of United StatesMerced, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MER 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
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    Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport Flag of United StatesOakland, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OAK 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
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    Merced Regional Macready Field Flag of United StatesMerced, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCE 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Gilroy?

The nearest airport to Gilroy is Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), about 38 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 51 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Gilroy?

Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 51 km from Gilroy in a straight line — roughly 55 min by car.

What other airports are near Gilroy?

Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) — 51 km, Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) — 53 km and Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) — 62 km.

How long does it take to get from Gilroy to Salinas Municipal Airport?

About 41 min by car for the 38 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.