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Nearest Airport to Los Alamos: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Los Alamos is Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX), about 24 km (15 mi) away.

Closest airport SMX Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field 24 km · 15 mi · ~25 min by car

Airports near Los Alamos

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    Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field Flag of United StatesSanta Maria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SMX 24 km15 mi · ~25 min
  2. 2
    Vandenberg Space Force Base Flag of United StatesLompoc, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VBG 28 km17 mi · ~30 min
  3. 3
    Santa Barbara Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Barbara, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBA 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
  4. 4
    San Luis County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSan Luis Obispo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBP 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
  5. 5
    Paso Robles Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesPaso Robles, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PRB 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
  6. 6
    Oxnard Airport Flag of United StatesOxnard, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OXR 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
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    Camarillo Airport Flag of United StatesCamarillo, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KCMA 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 12 min
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    Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) Flag of United StatesPoint Mugu, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NTD 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
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    Bakersfield International Airport Flag of United StatesBakersfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
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    Meadows Field Flag of United StatesBakersfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BFL 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Los Alamos?

The nearest airport to Los Alamos is Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX), about 24 km (15 mi) away.

What other airports are near Los Alamos?

Vandenberg Space Force Base (VBG) — 28 km, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) — 53 km and San Luis County Regional Airport (SBP) — 64 km.

How long does it take to get from Los Alamos to Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field?

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