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Nearest Airport to Girdwood: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Girdwood is Merrill Field (MRI), about 47 km (29 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 52 km away.

Closest airport MRI Merrill Field 47 km · 29 mi · ~51 min by car
Closest international ANC Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport 52 km · 32 mi · ~55 min by car

Airports near Girdwood

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    Merrill Field Flag of United StatesAnchorage, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MRI 47 km29 mi · ~51 min
  2. 2
    Elmendorf Air Force Base Flag of United StatesAnchorage, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EDF 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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    Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Flag of United StatesAnchorage, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ANC 52 km32 mi · ~55 min
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    Birchwood Airport Flag of United StatesBirchwood, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PABV 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
  5. 5
    Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesPalmer, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PAQ 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  6. 6
    Wasilla Airport Flag of United StatesWasilla, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    WWA 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  7. 7
    Wasilla Creek Airpark Flag of United StatesPalmer, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
    — 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
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    Seward Airport Flag of United StatesSeward, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SWD 91 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
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    Soldotna Airport Flag of United StatesSoldotna, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SXQ 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
  10. 10
    Chenega Bay Airport Flag of United StatesChenega, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
    NCN 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Girdwood?

The nearest airport to Girdwood is Merrill Field (MRI), about 47 km (29 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 52 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Girdwood?

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is 52 km from Girdwood in a straight line — roughly 55 min by car.

What other airports are near Girdwood?

Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) — 49 km, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) — 52 km and Birchwood Airport — 56 km.

How long does it take to get from Girdwood to Merrill Field?

About 51 min by car for the 47 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.