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Nearest Airport to Sanford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Sanford is Pope Field (POB), about 38 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 57 km away.

Closest airport POB Pope Field 38 km · 23 mi · ~40 min by car
Closest international RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport 57 km · 35 mi · ~1 h 01 min by car

Airports near Sanford

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    Pope Field Flag of United StatesFort Bragg, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    POB 38 km23 mi · ~40 min
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    Simmons Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Bragg, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FBG 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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    Raleigh-Durham International Airport Flag of United StatesRaleigh/Durham, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    RDU 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
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    Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field Flag of United StatesFayetteville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FAY 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
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    Johnston Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSmithfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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    Piedmont Triad International Airport Flag of United StatesGreensboro, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSO 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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    Lumberton Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLumberton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LBT 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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    Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Flag of United StatesGoldsboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GSB 112 km69 mi · ~2 h 00 min
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    Smith Reynolds Airport Flag of United StatesWinston Salem, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    INT 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
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    Danville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDanville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DAN 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Sanford?

The nearest airport to Sanford is Pope Field (POB), about 38 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 57 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Sanford?

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 57 km from Sanford in a straight line — roughly 1 h 01 min by car.

What other airports are near Sanford?

Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) — 45 km, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) — 57 km and Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) — 61 km.

How long does it take to get from Sanford to Pope Field?

About 40 min by car for the 38 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.