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Nearest Airport to Shields: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Shields is MBS International Airport (MBS), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 133 km away.

Closest airport MBS MBS International Airport 13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car
Closest international GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport 133 km · 83 mi · ~2 h 22 min by car

Airports near Shields

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    MBS International Airport Flag of United StatesFreeland, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MBS 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
  2. 2
    Bishop International Airport Flag of United StatesFlint, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FNT 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
  3. 3
    Capital Region International Airport Flag of United StatesLansing, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAN 83 km52 mi · ~1 h 29 min
  4. 4
    Oakland County International Airport Flag of United StatesPontiac, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PTK 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
  5. 5
    Jackson County Airport/Reynolds Field Flag of United StatesJackson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    JXN 133 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  6. 6
    Gerald R. Ford International Airport Flag of United StatesGrand Rapids, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GRR 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  7. 7
    Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport Flag of United StatesMount Clemens, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MTC 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  8. 8
    Willow Run Airport Flag of United StatesDetroit, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    YIP 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
  9. 9
    Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesDetroit, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DET 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 min
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    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flag of United StatesDetroit, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DTW 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Shields?

The nearest airport to Shields is MBS International Airport (MBS), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), 133 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Shields?

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is 133 km from Shields in a straight line — roughly 2 h 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Shields?

Bishop International Airport (FNT) — 56 km, Capital Region International Airport (LAN) — 83 km and Oakland County International Airport (PTK) — 98 km.

How long does it take to get from Shields to MBS International Airport?

About 14 min by car for the 13 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.