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Nearest Airport to Imperial: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Imperial is Imperial County Airport (IPL), about 1.4 km (1 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), 135 km away.

Closest airport IPL Imperial County Airport 1.4 km · 1 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international TIJ General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport 135 km · 84 mi · ~2 h 25 min by car

Airports near Imperial

  1. 1
    Imperial County Airport Flag of United StatesImperial, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IPL 1.4 km1 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) Flag of United StatesEl Centro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NJK 9.8 km6 mi · ~10 min
  3. 3
    General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport Flag of MexicoMexicali, Mexico · Regional Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    MXL 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
  4. 4
    Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Flag of United StatesYuma, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    YUM 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
  5. 5
    Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPalm Springs, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TRM 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  6. 6
    Blythe Airport Flag of United StatesBlythe, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BLH 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  7. 7
    General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Flag of MexicoTijuana, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    TIJ 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  8. 8
    Brown Field Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SDM 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  9. 9
    Palm Springs International Airport Flag of United StatesPalm Springs, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    PSP 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
  10. 10
    Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NKX 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Imperial?

The nearest airport to Imperial is Imperial County Airport (IPL), about 1.4 km (1 mi) away. The closest large international airport is General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), 135 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Imperial?

General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is 135 km from Imperial in a straight line — roughly 2 h 25 min by car.

What other airports are near Imperial?

El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK) — 9.8 km, General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) — 39 km and Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM) — 92 km.

How long does it take to get from Imperial to Imperial County Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 1.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.