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Nearest Airport to Palmdale: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Palmdale is Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD), about 6.3 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 47 km away.

Closest airport PMD Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport 6.3 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car
Closest international BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport 47 km · 29 mi · ~51 min by car

Airports near Palmdale

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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 6.3 km4 mi · ~7 min
  2. 2
    General William J Fox Airfield Flag of United StatesLancaster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    WJF 20 km13 mi · ~22 min
  3. 3
    Edwards Air Force Base Flag of United StatesEdwards, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EDW 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
  4. 4
    Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport Flag of United StatesBurbank, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BUR 47 km29 mi · ~51 min
  5. 5
    Mojave Air & Space Port Flag of United StatesMojave, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MHV 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
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    Van Nuys Airport Flag of United StatesVan Nuys, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VNY 54 km33 mi · ~57 min
  7. 7
    California City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesCalifornia City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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    Santa Monica Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Monica, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SMO 70 km43 mi · ~1 h 15 min
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    Ontario International Airport Flag of United StatesOntario, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ONT 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 20 min
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    Los Angeles International Airport Flag of United StatesLos Angeles, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LAX 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Palmdale?

The nearest airport to Palmdale is Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD), about 6.3 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 47 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Palmdale?

Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is 47 km from Palmdale in a straight line — roughly 51 min by car.

What other airports are near Palmdale?

General William J Fox Airfield (WJF) — 20 km, Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) — 42 km and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) — 47 km.

How long does it take to get from Palmdale to Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport?

About 7 min by car for the 6.3 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.