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Nearest Airport to St. Johns: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to St. Johns is Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP), about 21 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 48 km away.

Closest airport NIP Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) 21 km · 13 mi · ~23 min by car
Closest international JAX Jacksonville International Airport 48 km · 30 mi · ~51 min by car

Airports near St. Johns

  1. 1
    Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    NIP 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
  2. 2
    Northeast Florida Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSt Augustine, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UST 24 km15 mi · ~26 min
  3. 3
    Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CRG 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  4. 4
    Cecil Airport Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VQQ 35 km22 mi · ~38 min
  5. 5
    Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NRB 36 km23 mi · ~39 min
  6. 6
    Jacksonville International Airport Flag of United StatesJacksonville, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    JAX 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
  7. 7
    Gainesville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesGainesville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GNV 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  8. 8
    Daytona Beach International Airport Flag of United StatesDaytona Beach, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DAB 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  9. 9
    St Simons Island Airport Flag of United StatesSt Simons Island, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SSI 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
  10. 10
    Brunswick Golden Isles Airport Flag of United StatesBrunswick, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BQK 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 21 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to St. Johns?

The nearest airport to St. Johns is Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP), about 21 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), 48 km away.

Which international airport is closest to St. Johns?

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is 48 km from St. Johns in a straight line — roughly 51 min by car.

What other airports are near St. Johns?

Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST) — 24 km, Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport (CRG) — 29 km and Cecil Airport (VQQ) — 35 km.

How long does it take to get from St. Johns to Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)?

About 23 min by car for the 21 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.