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Nearest Airport to Lake Los Angeles: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lake Los Angeles is Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ontario International Airport (ONT), 65 km away.

Closest airport PMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport 24 km · 15 mi · ~25 min by car
Closest international ONT Ontario International Airport 65 km · 41 mi · ~1 h 10 min by car

Airports near Lake Los Angeles

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    Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport Flag of United StatesPalmdale, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PMD 24 km15 mi · ~25 min
  2. 2
    Edwards Air Force Base Flag of United StatesEdwards, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EDW 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
  3. 3
    General William J Fox Airfield Flag of United StatesLancaster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    WJF 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  4. 4
    Mojave Air & Space Port Flag of United StatesMojave, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MHV 57 km36 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  5. 5
    California City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesCalifornia City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
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    Ontario International Airport Flag of United StatesOntario, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ONT 65 km41 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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    Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport Flag of United StatesBurbank, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BUR 67 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
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    Van Nuys Airport Flag of United StatesVan Nuys, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VNY 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
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    San Bernardino International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Bernardino, United States · International Airports in United States
    SBD 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
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    Riverside Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRiverside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RAL 81 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lake Los Angeles?

The nearest airport to Lake Los Angeles is Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD), about 24 km (15 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ontario International Airport (ONT), 65 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lake Los Angeles?

Ontario International Airport (ONT) is 65 km from Lake Los Angeles in a straight line — roughly 1 h 10 min by car.

What other airports are near Lake Los Angeles?

Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) — 34 km, General William J Fox Airfield (WJF) — 38 km and Mojave Air & Space Port (MHV) — 57 km.

How long does it take to get from Lake Los Angeles to Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport?

About 25 min by car for the 24 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.