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Nearest Airport to Lancaster: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lancaster is General William J Fox Airfield (WJF), about 8.9 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 59 km away.

Closest airport WJF General William J Fox Airfield 8.9 km · 6 mi · ~10 min by car
Closest international BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport 59 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 03 min by car

Airports near Lancaster

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    General William J Fox Airfield Flag of United StatesLancaster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    WJF 8.9 km6 mi · ~10 min
  2. 2
    Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport Flag of United StatesPalmdale, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PMD 9.0 km6 mi · ~10 min
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    Edwards Air Force Base Flag of United StatesEdwards, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EDW 33 km20 mi · ~35 min
  4. 4
    Mojave Air & Space Port Flag of United StatesMojave, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MHV 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
  5. 5
    California City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesCalifornia City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 52 km32 mi · ~55 min
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    Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport Flag of United StatesBurbank, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BUR 59 km36 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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    Van Nuys Airport Flag of United StatesVan Nuys, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VNY 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 08 min
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    Santa Monica Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Monica, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SMO 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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    Ontario International Airport Flag of United StatesOntario, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ONT 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
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    Los Angeles International Airport Flag of United StatesLos Angeles, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LAX 88 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Lancaster?

The nearest airport to Lancaster is General William J Fox Airfield (WJF), about 8.9 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 59 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lancaster?

Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is 59 km from Lancaster in a straight line — roughly 1 h 03 min by car.

What other airports are near Lancaster?

Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD) — 9.0 km, Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) — 33 km and Mojave Air & Space Port (MHV) — 40 km.

How long does it take to get from Lancaster to General William J Fox Airfield?

About 10 min by car for the 8.9 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.