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Nearest Airport to Newark: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Newark is Palo Alto Airport (PAO), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 21 km away.

Closest airport PAO Palo Alto Airport 10 km · 6 mi · ~11 min by car
Closest international SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport 21 km · 13 mi · ~23 min by car

Airports near Newark

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    Palo Alto Airport Flag of United StatesPalo Alto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PAO 10 km6 mi · ~11 min
  2. 2
    Moffett Federal Airfield Flag of United StatesMountain View, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NUQ 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
  3. 3
    San Carlos Airport Flag of United StatesSan Carlos, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SQL 19 km12 mi · ~20 min
  4. 4
    Mineta San Jose International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Jose, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SJC 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
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    Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport Flag of United StatesOakland, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OAK 27 km16 mi · ~28 min
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    San Francisco International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Francisco, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SFO 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
  7. 7
    Buchanan Field Flag of United StatesConcord, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CCR 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
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    Stockton Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesStockton, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SCK 81 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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    Travis Air Force Base Flag of United StatesFairfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUU 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
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    Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field Flag of United StatesModesto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MOD 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Newark?

The nearest airport to Newark is Palo Alto Airport (PAO), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 21 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Newark?

Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 21 km from Newark in a straight line — roughly 23 min by car.

What other airports are near Newark?

Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) — 13 km, San Carlos Airport (SQL) — 19 km and Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) — 21 km.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Palo Alto Airport?

About 11 min by car for the 10 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.