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Nearest Airport to Rancho Penasquitos: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Rancho Penasquitos is Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 26 km away.

Closest airport NKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field 10 km · 6 mi · ~11 min by car
Closest international SAN San Diego International Airport 26 km · 16 mi · ~28 min by car

Airports near Rancho Penasquitos

  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 10 km6 mi · ~11 min
  2. 2
    McClellan-Palomar Airport Flag of United StatesCarlsbad, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CLD 24 km15 mi · ~26 min
  3. 3
    San Diego International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SAN 26 km16 mi · ~28 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 30 km19 mi · ~33 min
  5. 5
    Oceanside Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OCN 36 km22 mi · ~39 min
  6. 6
    Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
  7. 7
    Brown Field Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SDM 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
  8. 8
    General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Flag of MexicoTijuana, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    TIJ 48 km30 mi · ~52 min
  9. 9
    March Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesRiverside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RIV 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  10. 10
    John Wayne Orange County International Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Ana, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SNA 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Rancho Penasquitos?

The nearest airport to Rancho Penasquitos is Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX), about 10 km (6 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 26 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Rancho Penasquitos?

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 26 km from Rancho Penasquitos in a straight line — roughly 28 min by car.

What other airports are near Rancho Penasquitos?

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) — 24 km, San Diego International Airport (SAN) — 26 km and North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (NZY) — 30 km.

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

About 11 min by car for the 10 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.