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Nearest Airport to Los Angeles: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Los Angeles is Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR), about 17 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 19 km away.

Closest airport HHR Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport 17 km · 10 mi · ~18 min by car
Closest international LAX Los Angeles International Airport 19 km · 12 mi · ~21 min by car

Airports near Los Angeles

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    Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesHawthorne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HHR 17 km10 mi · ~18 min
  2. 2
    Los Angeles International Airport Flag of United StatesLos Angeles, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LAX 19 km12 mi · ~21 min
  3. 3
    Santa Monica Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Monica, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SMO 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
  4. 4
    Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport Flag of United StatesBurbank, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BUR 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
  5. 5
    Long Beach International Airport Flag of United StatesLong Beach, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LGB 28 km17 mi · ~30 min
  6. 6
    Van Nuys Airport Flag of United StatesVan Nuys, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VNY 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  7. 7
    Los Alamitos Army Air Field Flag of United StatesLos Alamitos, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KSLI 34 km21 mi · ~37 min
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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 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
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    Ontario International Airport Flag of United StatesOntario, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ONT 59 km37 mi · ~1 h 03 min
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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 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Los Angeles?

The nearest airport to Los Angeles is Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR), about 17 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 19 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Los Angeles?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 19 km from Los Angeles in a straight line — roughly 21 min by car.

What other airports are near Los Angeles?

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — 19 km, Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) — 20 km and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) — 20 km.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport?

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