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Nearest Airport to Searles Valley: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Searles Valley is China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport, about 28 km (17 mi) away.

Closest airport KNID China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport 28 km · 17 mi · ~30 min by car

Airports near Searles Valley

  1. 1
    China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport Flag of United StatesChina Lake, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 28 km17 mi · ~30 min
  2. 2
    California City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesCalifornia City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 34 min
  3. 3
    Bicycle Lake Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Irwin/Barstow, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BYS 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  4. 4
    Mojave Air & Space Port Flag of United StatesMojave, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MHV 104 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  5. 5
    Edwards Air Force Base Flag of United StatesEdwards, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EDW 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  6. 6
    Barstow Daggett Airport Flag of United StatesDaggett, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DAG 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  7. 7
    General William J Fox Airfield Flag of United StatesLancaster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    WJF 136 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  8. 8
    Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport Flag of United StatesPalmdale, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PMD 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min
  9. 9
    Bakersfield International Airport Flag of United StatesBakersfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 152 km95 mi · ~2 h 43 min
  10. 10
    Meadows Field Flag of United StatesBakersfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BFL 154 km96 mi · ~2 h 45 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Searles Valley?

The nearest airport to Searles Valley is China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport, about 28 km (17 mi) away.

What other airports are near Searles Valley?

California City Municipal Airport — 88 km, Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) — 89 km and Mojave Air & Space Port (MHV) — 104 km.

How long does it take to get from Searles Valley to China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport?

About 30 min by car for the 28 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.