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Nearest Airport to Idaho Springs: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Idaho Springs is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 73 km away.

Closest airport BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport 39 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car
Closest international DEN Denver International Airport 73 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 18 min by car

Airports near Idaho Springs

  1. 1
    Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BJC 39 km24 mi · ~41 min
  2. 2
    Centennial Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    APA 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
  3. 3
    Buckley Space Force Base Flag of United StatesAurora, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BFK 65 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
  4. 4
    Denver International Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DEN 73 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  5. 5
    Northern Colorado Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLoveland, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FNL 89 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  6. 6
    Eagle County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEagle, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EGE 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
  7. 7
    City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColorado Springs, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    COS 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
  8. 8
    Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) Flag of United StatesAspen, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ASE 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min
  9. 9
    Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Carson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FCS 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  10. 10
    Yampa Valley Airport Flag of United StatesHayden, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HDN 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 58 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Idaho Springs?

The nearest airport to Idaho Springs is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 73 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Idaho Springs?

Denver International Airport (DEN) is 73 km from Idaho Springs in a straight line — roughly 1 h 18 min by car.

What other airports are near Idaho Springs?

Centennial Airport (APA) — 60 km, Buckley Space Force Base (BFK) — 65 km and Denver International Airport (DEN) — 73 km.

How long does it take to get from Idaho Springs to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport?

About 41 min by car for the 39 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.