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Nearest Airport to Shell Lake: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Shell Lake is Sawyer County Airport (HYR), about 49 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 139 km away.

Closest airport HYR Sawyer County Airport 49 km · 30 mi · ~52 min by car
Closest international MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 139 km · 87 mi · ~2 h 29 min by car

Airports near Shell Lake

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    Sawyer County Airport Flag of United StatesHayward, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HYR 49 km30 mi · ~52 min
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    New Richmond Regional Airport Flag of United StatesNew Richmond, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RNH 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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    Chippewa Valley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEau Claire, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    EAU 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
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    Duluth International Airport Flag of United StatesDuluth, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DLH 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
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    Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field Flag of United StatesSaint Paul, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STP 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
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    Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flag of United StatesMinneapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MSP 139 km87 mi · ~2 h 29 min
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    Gogebic Iron County Airport Flag of United StatesIronwood, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
    IWD 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 55 min
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    Saint Cloud Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSaint Cloud, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    STC 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
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    Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBrainerd, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRD 185 km115 mi · ~3 h 19 min
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    Rhinelander Oneida County Airport Flag of United StatesRhinelander, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RHI 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Shell Lake?

The nearest airport to Shell Lake is Sawyer County Airport (HYR), about 49 km (30 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 139 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Shell Lake?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 139 km from Shell Lake in a straight line — roughly 2 h 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Shell Lake?

New Richmond Regional Airport (RNH) — 81 km, Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) — 103 km and Duluth International Airport (DLH) — 124 km.

How long does it take to get from Shell Lake to Sawyer County Airport?

About 52 min by car for the 49 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.