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Nearest Airport to Half Moon Bay: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Half Moon Bay is San Carlos Airport (SQL), about 17 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 18 km away.

Closest airport SQL San Carlos Airport 17 km · 10 mi · ~18 min by car
Closest international SFO San Francisco International Airport 18 km · 11 mi · ~19 min by car

Airports near Half Moon Bay

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    San Carlos Airport Flag of United StatesSan Carlos, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SQL 17 km10 mi · ~18 min
  2. 2
    San Francisco International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Francisco, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SFO 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
  3. 3
    Palo Alto Airport Flag of United StatesPalo Alto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PAO 28 km17 mi · ~30 min
  4. 4
    Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport Flag of United StatesOakland, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OAK 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
  5. 5
    Moffett Federal Airfield Flag of United StatesMountain View, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NUQ 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
  6. 6
    Mineta San Jose International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Jose, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SJC 46 km28 mi · ~49 min
  7. 7
    Buchanan Field Flag of United StatesConcord, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CCR 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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    Travis Air Force Base Flag of United StatesFairfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUU 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
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    Monterey Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMonterey, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MRY 110 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
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    Salinas Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSalinas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SNS 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 03 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Half Moon Bay?

The nearest airport to Half Moon Bay is San Carlos Airport (SQL), about 17 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 18 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Half Moon Bay?

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 18 km from Half Moon Bay in a straight line — roughly 19 min by car.

What other airports are near Half Moon Bay?

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — 18 km, Palo Alto Airport (PAO) — 28 km and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) — 34 km.

How long does it take to get from Half Moon Bay to San Carlos Airport?

About 18 min by car for the 17 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.