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Nearest Airport to Lancaster: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Lancaster is Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK), about 58 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Richmond International Airport (RIC), 81 km away.

Closest airport NHK Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) 58 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 02 min by car
Closest international RIC Richmond International Airport 81 km · 50 mi · ~1 h 26 min by car

Airports near Lancaster

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    Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) Flag of United StatesPatuxent River, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NHK 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
  2. 2
    Newport News Williamsburg International Airport Flag of United StatesNewport News, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PHF 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
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    Felker Army Air Field Flag of United StatesNewport News (Fort Eustis), United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FAF 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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    Langley Air Force Base Flag of United StatesHampton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LFI 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
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    Richmond International Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    RIC 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
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    Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) Flag of United StatesNorfolk, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NGU 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 41 min
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    Norfolk International Airport Flag of United StatesNorfolk, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORF 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
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    Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSalisbury, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBY 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min
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    Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field Flag of United StatesQuantico, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NYG 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
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    Oceana Naval Air Station Flag of United StatesVirginia Beach, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NTU 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 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 Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK), about 58 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Richmond International Airport (RIC), 81 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Lancaster?

Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 81 km from Lancaster in a straight line — roughly 1 h 26 min by car.

What other airports are near Lancaster?

Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) — 71 km, Felker Army Air Field (FAF) — 72 km and Langley Air Force Base (LFI) — 77 km.

How long does it take to get from Lancaster to Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field)?

About 1 h 02 min by car for the 58 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.