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Nearest Airport to Palo Alto: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Palo Alto is Palo Alto Airport (PAO), about 3.3 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 21 km away.

Closest airport PAO Palo Alto Airport 3.3 km · 2 mi · ~5 min by car

Closest international SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport 21 km · 13 mi · ~22 min by car

Airports near Palo Alto

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Palo Alto Airport Palo Alto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
PAO 3.3 km2 mi · ~5 min
2
Moffett Federal Airfield Mountain View, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
NUQ 8.8 km5 mi · ~9 min
3
San Carlos Airport San Carlos, United States · Regional Airports in United States
SQL 12 km8 mi · ~13 min
4
Mineta San Jose International Airport San Jose, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
SJC 21 km13 mi · ~22 min
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San Francisco International Airport San Francisco, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
SFO 28 km18 mi · ~30 min
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Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport Oakland, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
OAK 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
7
Buchanan Field Concord, United States · Regional Airports in United States
CCR 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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Travis Air Force Base Fairfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
SUU 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
9
Stockton Metropolitan Airport Stockton, United States · Regional Airports in United States
SCK 94 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
10
Monterey Regional Airport Monterey, United States · Regional Airports in United States
MRY 99 km61 mi · ~1 h 46 min

Small airfields nearby

Hayward Executive Airport · KHWD24 km
Boneyard Airstrip27 km
Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County · KRHV31 km
Half Moon Bay Airport · KHAF33 km
Livermore Municipal Airport · KLVK40 km
Las Trancas Airport41 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Palo Alto?

The nearest airport to Palo Alto is Palo Alto Airport (PAO), about 3.3 km (2 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 21 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Palo Alto?

Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 21 km from Palo Alto in a straight line — roughly 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Palo Alto?

Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) — 8.8 km, San Carlos Airport (SQL) — 12 km and Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) — 21 km.

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

About 5 min by car for the 3.3 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.