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Nearest Airport to Ridgecrest: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ridgecrest is China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport, about 7.3 km (5 mi) away.

Closest airport KNID China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport 7.3 km · 5 mi · ~8 min by car

Airports near Ridgecrest

  1. 1
    China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport Flag of United StatesChina Lake, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 7.3 km5 mi · ~8 min
  2. 2
    California City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesCalifornia City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
  3. 3
    Mojave Air & Space Port Flag of United StatesMojave, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MHV 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  4. 4
    Edwards Air Force Base Flag of United StatesEdwards, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EDW 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 27 min
  5. 5
    Bicycle Lake Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Irwin/Barstow, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BYS 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  6. 6
    General William J Fox Airfield Flag of United StatesLancaster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    WJF 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  7. 7
    Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport Flag of United StatesPalmdale, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PMD 117 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  8. 8
    Barstow Daggett Airport Flag of United StatesDaggett, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DAG 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  9. 9
    Bakersfield International Airport Flag of United StatesBakersfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  10. 10
    Meadows Field Flag of United StatesBakersfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BFL 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ridgecrest?

The nearest airport to Ridgecrest is China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport, about 7.3 km (5 mi) away.

What other airports are near Ridgecrest?

California City Municipal Airport — 61 km, Mojave Air & Space Port (MHV) — 76 km and Edwards Air Force Base (EDW) — 82 km.

How long does it take to get from Ridgecrest to China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport?

About 8 min by car for the 7.3 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.