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Nearest Airport to Highlands: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Highlands is Ellington Airport (EFD), about 26 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 29 km away.

Closest airport EFD Ellington Airport 26 km · 16 mi · ~27 min by car
Closest international HOU William P. Hobby Airport 29 km · 18 mi · ~31 min by car

Airports near Highlands

  1. 1
    Ellington Airport Flag of United StatesHouston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EFD 26 km16 mi · ~27 min
  2. 2
    William P. Hobby Airport Flag of United StatesHouston, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HOU 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  3. 3
    George Bush Intercontinental Airport Flag of United StatesHouston, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IAH 33 km21 mi · ~35 min
  4. 4
    Sugar Land Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHouston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SGR 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  5. 5
    Scholes International At Galveston Airport Flag of United StatesGalveston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GLS 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
  6. 6
    Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHouston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CXO 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 13 min
  7. 7
    Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAngleton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LJN 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  8. 8
    Jack Brooks Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBeaumont/Port Arthur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BPT 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  9. 9
    Huntsville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHuntsville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HTV 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 03 min
  10. 10
    Easterwood Field Flag of United StatesCollege Station, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CLL 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 43 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Highlands?

The nearest airport to Highlands is Ellington Airport (EFD), about 26 km (16 mi) away. The closest large international airport is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 29 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Highlands?

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is 29 km from Highlands in a straight line — roughly 31 min by car.

What other airports are near Highlands?

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) — 29 km, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) — 33 km and Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) — 62 km.

How long does it take to get from Highlands to Ellington Airport?

About 27 min by car for the 26 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.