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Nearest Airport to Merkel: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Merkel is Dyess Air Force Base (DYS), about 16 km (10 mi) away.

Closest airport DYS Dyess Air Force Base 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car

Airports near Merkel

  1. 1
    Dyess Air Force Base Flag of United StatesAbilene, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DYS 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
  2. 2
    Abilene Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAbilene, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ABI 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
  3. 3
    San Angelo Regional Mathis Field Flag of United StatesSan Angelo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SJT 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  4. 4
    Curtis Field Flag of United StatesBrady, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BBD 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
  5. 5
    Mineral Wells Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMineral Wells, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWL 186 km116 mi · ~3 h 19 min
  6. 6
    Midland International Air and Space Port Flag of United StatesMidland, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MAF 214 km133 mi · ~3 h 49 min
  7. 7
    Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport Flag of United StatesLubbock, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LBB 215 km133 mi · ~3 h 50 min
  8. 8
    Sonora Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSonora, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 218 km136 mi · ~3 h 54 min
  9. 9
    Kimble County Airport Flag of United StatesJunction, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    JCT 219 km136 mi · ~3 h 55 min
  10. 10
    Childress Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesChildress, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CDS 220 km137 mi · ~3 h 55 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Merkel?

The nearest airport to Merkel is Dyess Air Force Base (DYS), about 16 km (10 mi) away.

What other airports are near Merkel?

Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) — 32 km, San Angelo Regional Mathis Field (SJT) — 132 km and Curtis Field (BBD) — 158 km.

How long does it take to get from Merkel to Dyess Air Force Base?

About 17 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.