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Nearest Airport to Poway: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Poway is Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 29 km away.

Closest airport NKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field 14 km · 9 mi · ~16 min by car
Closest international SAN San Diego International Airport 29 km · 18 mi · ~31 min by car

Airports near Poway

  1. 1
    Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NKX 14 km9 mi · ~16 min
  2. 2
    McClellan-Palomar Airport Flag of United StatesCarlsbad, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CLD 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  3. 3
    San Diego International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SAN 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  4. 4
    North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NZY 34 km21 mi · ~36 min
  5. 5
    Oceanside Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OCN 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
  6. 6
    Brown Field Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SDM 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
  7. 7
    General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Flag of MexicoTijuana, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    TIJ 47 km29 mi · ~51 min
  8. 8
    Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
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    March Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesRiverside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RIV 104 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  10. 10
    Palm Springs International Airport Flag of United StatesPalm Springs, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    PSP 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Poway?

The nearest airport to Poway is Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 29 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Poway?

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 29 km from Poway in a straight line — roughly 31 min by car.

What other airports are near Poway?

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) — 29 km, San Diego International Airport (SAN) — 29 km and North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (NZY) — 34 km.

How long does it take to get from Poway to Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field?

About 16 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.