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Nearest Airport to Salinas: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Salinas is Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), about 4.7 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 80 km away.

Closest airport SNS Salinas Municipal Airport 4.7 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport 80 km · 50 mi · ~1 h 26 min by car

Airports near Salinas

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    Salinas Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSalinas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SNS 4.7 km3 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Monterey Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMonterey, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MRY 20 km12 mi · ~21 min
  3. 3
    Mineta San Jose International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Jose, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SJC 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
  4. 4
    Moffett Federal Airfield Flag of United StatesMountain View, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NUQ 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 36 min
  5. 5
    Palo Alto Airport Flag of United StatesPalo Alto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PAO 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
  6. 6
    San Carlos Airport Flag of United StatesSan Carlos, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SQL 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  7. 7
    Merced Regional Macready Field Flag of United StatesMerced, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCE 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  8. 8
    Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field Flag of United StatesModesto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MOD 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
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    San Francisco International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Francisco, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SFO 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  10. 10
    Castle Airport Flag of United StatesMerced, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MER 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Salinas?

The nearest airport to Salinas is Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), about 4.7 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 80 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Salinas?

Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 80 km from Salinas in a straight line — roughly 1 h 26 min by car.

What other airports are near Salinas?

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) — 20 km, Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) — 80 km and Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) — 89 km.

How long does it take to get from Salinas to Salinas Municipal Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.