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Nearest Airport to Saint Simons Island: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Saint Simons Island is St Simons Island Airport (SSI), about 2.1 km (1 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 79 km away.

Closest airport SSI St Simons Island Airport 2.1 km · 1 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international JAX Jacksonville International Airport 79 km · 49 mi · ~1 h 25 min by car

Airports near Saint Simons Island

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    St Simons Island Airport Flag of United StatesSt Simons Island, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SSI 2.1 km1 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Brunswick Golden Isles Airport Flag of United StatesBrunswick, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BQK 15 km9 mi · ~16 min
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    Jacksonville International Airport Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    JAX 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 25 min
  4. 4
    Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NRB 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
  5. 5
    Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CRG 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 38 min
  6. 6
    Hunter Army Air Field Flag of United StatesSavannah, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SVN 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
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    Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    NIP 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
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    Savannah Hilton Head International Airport Flag of United StatesSavannah, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SAV 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
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    Cecil Airport Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VQQ 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
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    Northeast Florida Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSt Augustine, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UST 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Saint Simons Island?

The nearest airport to Saint Simons Island is St Simons Island Airport (SSI), about 2.1 km (1 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 79 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Saint Simons Island?

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is 79 km from Saint Simons Island in a straight line — roughly 1 h 25 min by car.

What other airports are near Saint Simons Island?

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) — 15 km, Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) — 79 km and Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field (NRB) — 85 km.

How long does it take to get from Saint Simons Island to St Simons Island Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 2.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.