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Nearest Airport to Houston: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Houston is Wasilla Airport (WWA), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 51 km away.

Closest airport WWA Wasilla Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car
Closest international ANC Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport 51 km · 32 mi · ~55 min by car

Airports near Houston

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    Wasilla Airport Flag of United StatesWasilla, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    WWA 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
  2. 2
    Birchwood Airport Flag of United StatesBirchwood, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PABV 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  3. 3
    Wasilla Creek Airpark Flag of United StatesPalmer, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
    — 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
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    Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesPalmer, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PAQ 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
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    Elmendorf Air Force Base Flag of United StatesAnchorage, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EDF 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
  6. 6
    Merrill Field Flag of United StatesAnchorage, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MRI 46 km29 mi · ~50 min
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    Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Flag of United StatesAnchorage, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ANC 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
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    Talkeetna Airport Flag of United StatesTalkeetna, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TKA 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
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    Kenai Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesKenai, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ENA 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 min
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    Soldotna Airport Flag of United StatesSoldotna, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SXQ 144 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Houston?

The nearest airport to Houston is Wasilla Airport (WWA), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 51 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Houston?

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is 51 km from Houston in a straight line — roughly 55 min by car.

What other airports are near Houston?

Birchwood Airport — 29 km, Wasilla Creek Airpark — 34 km and Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) — 39 km.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Wasilla Airport?

About 17 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.