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Nearest Airport to Philadelphia: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Philadelphia is Wheeler Sack Army Air Field, about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 120 km away.

Closest airport KGTB Wheeler Sack Army Air Field 11 km · 7 mi · ~12 min by car
Closest international SYR Syracuse Hancock International Airport 120 km · 75 mi · ~2 h 09 min by car

Airports near Philadelphia

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    Wheeler Sack Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Drum, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KGTB 11 km7 mi · ~12 min
  2. 2
    Watertown International Airport Flag of United StatesWatertown, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ART 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
  3. 3
    Ogdensburg International Airport Flag of United StatesOgdensburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    OGS 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  4. 4
    Kingston Norman Rogers Airport Flag of CanadaKingston, Canada · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Canada
    YGK 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
  5. 5
    Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport Flag of CanadaSmiths Falls, Canada · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Canada
    YSH 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  6. 6
    Griffiss International Airport Flag of United StatesRome, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RME 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min
  7. 7
    Massena International Airport Richards Field Flag of United StatesMassena, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MSS 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
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    Syracuse Hancock International Airport Flag of United StatesSyracuse, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SYR 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
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    Adirondack Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSaranac Lake, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SLK 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
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    Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flag of CanadaOttawa, Canada · International Airports in Canada Meet & Greet →
    YOW 130 km81 mi · ~2 h 19 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Philadelphia?

The nearest airport to Philadelphia is Wheeler Sack Army Air Field, about 11 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR), 120 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Philadelphia?

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is 120 km from Philadelphia in a straight line — roughly 2 h 09 min by car.

What other airports are near Philadelphia?

Watertown International Airport (ART) — 31 km, Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) — 62 km and Kingston Norman Rogers Airport (YGK) — 71 km.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Wheeler Sack Army Air Field?

About 12 min by car for the 11 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.