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Nearest Airport to Raleigh: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Raleigh is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), about 18 km (11 mi) away.

Closest airport RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport 18 km · 11 mi · ~19 min by car

Airports near Raleigh

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    Raleigh-Durham International Airport Flag of United StatesRaleigh/Durham, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    RDU 18 km11 mi · ~19 min
  2. 2
    Johnston Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSmithfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 34 km21 mi · ~37 min
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    Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRocky Mount, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RWI 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
  4. 4
    Pope Field Flag of United StatesFort Bragg, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    POB 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 20 min
  5. 5
    Simmons Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Bragg, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FBG 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  6. 6
    Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Flag of United StatesGoldsboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GSB 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 24 min
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    Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field Flag of United StatesFayetteville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FAY 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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    Lake Country Regional Airport Flag of United StatesClarksville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
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    Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field Flag of United StatesKinston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ISO 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 53 min
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    Danville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDanville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DAN 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Raleigh?

The nearest airport to Raleigh is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), about 18 km (11 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Raleigh?

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 18 km from Raleigh in a straight line — roughly 19 min by car.

What other airports are near Raleigh?

Johnston Regional Airport — 34 km, Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) — 68 km and Pope Field (POB) — 75 km.

How long does it take to get from Raleigh to Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

About 19 min by car for the 18 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.