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Nearest Airport to Santee: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Santee is Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 23 km away.

Closest airport NKX Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car
Closest international SAN San Diego International Airport 23 km · 14 mi · ~25 min by car

Airports near Santee

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    Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NKX 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
  2. 2
    San Diego International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SAN 23 km14 mi · ~25 min
  3. 3
    North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NZY 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
  4. 4
    Brown Field Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SDM 30 km18 mi · ~32 min
  5. 5
    General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Flag of MexicoTijuana, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    TIJ 33 km21 mi · ~35 min
  6. 6
    McClellan-Palomar Airport Flag of United StatesCarlsbad, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CLD 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
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    Oceanside Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OCN 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
  8. 8
    Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
  9. 9
    Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPalm Springs, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TRM 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  10. 10
    Palm Springs International Airport Flag of United StatesPalm Springs, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    PSP 118 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Santee?

The nearest airport to Santee is Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 23 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Santee?

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 23 km from Santee in a straight line — roughly 25 min by car.

What other airports are near Santee?

San Diego International Airport (SAN) — 23 km, North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (NZY) — 27 km and Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) — 30 km.

How long does it take to get from Santee to Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field?

About 17 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.