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Nearest Airport to Safford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Safford is Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), about 133 km (83 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Tucson International Airport (TUS), 140 km away.

Closest airport DMA Davis Monthan Air Force Base 133 km · 83 mi · ~2 h 22 min by car
Closest international TUS Tucson International Airport 140 km · 87 mi · ~2 h 30 min by car

Airports near Safford

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    Davis Monthan Air Force Base Flag of United StatesTucson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DMA 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 22 min
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    Tucson International Airport Flag of United StatesTucson, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    TUS 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
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    Grant County Airport Flag of United StatesSilver City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SVC 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
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    Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Huachuca / Sierra Vista, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FHU 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
  5. 5
    Bisbee Douglas International Airport Flag of United StatesDouglas Bisbee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DUG 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
  6. 6
    Show Low Regional Airport Flag of United StatesShow Low, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SOW 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
  7. 7
    Mesa Gateway Airport Flag of United StatesMesa, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AZA 189 km117 mi · ~3 h 22 min
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    Nogales International Airport Flag of United StatesNogales, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OLS 191 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min
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    Deming Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesDeming, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DMN 197 km122 mi · ~3 h 31 min
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    Nogales International Airport Flag of MexicoNogales, Mexico · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Mexico
    NOG 215 km134 mi · ~3 h 51 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Safford?

The nearest airport to Safford is Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA), about 133 km (83 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Tucson International Airport (TUS), 140 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Safford?

Tucson International Airport (TUS) is 140 km from Safford in a straight line — roughly 2 h 30 min by car.

What other airports are near Safford?

Tucson International Airport (TUS) — 140 km, Grant County Airport (SVC) — 147 km and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field (FHU) — 151 km.

How long does it take to get from Safford to Davis Monthan Air Force Base?

About 2 h 22 min by car for the 133 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.