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Nearest Airport to Lake Forest: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lake Forest is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), about 17 km (11 mi) away.

Closest airport SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport 17 km · 11 mi · ~18 min by car

Airports near Lake Forest

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    John Wayne Orange County International Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Ana, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SNA 17 km11 mi · ~18 min
  2. 2
    Los Alamitos Army Air Field Flag of United StatesLos Alamitos, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KSLI 37 km23 mi · ~40 min
  3. 3
    Riverside Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRiverside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RAL 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
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    Ontario International Airport Flag of United StatesOntario, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ONT 46 km29 mi · ~50 min
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    Long Beach International Airport Flag of United StatesLong Beach, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LGB 47 km29 mi · ~50 min
  6. 6
    March Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesRiverside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RIV 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
  7. 7
    Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 49 km31 mi · ~53 min
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    Oceanside Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OCN 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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    San Bernardino International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Bernardino, United States · International Airports in United States
    SBD 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 10 min
  10. 10
    Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesHawthorne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HHR 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lake Forest?

The nearest airport to Lake Forest is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), about 17 km (11 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Lake Forest?

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) is 17 km from Lake Forest in a straight line — roughly 18 min by car.

What other airports are near Lake Forest?

Los Alamitos Army Air Field — 37 km, Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) — 41 km and Ontario International Airport (ONT) — 46 km.

How long does it take to get from Lake Forest to John Wayne Orange County International Airport?

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