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Nearest Airport to Stanford: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Stanford is Palo Alto Airport (PAO), about 6.1 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 22 km away.

Closest airport PAO Palo Alto Airport 6.1 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car
Closest international SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport 22 km · 14 mi · ~24 min by car

Airports near Stanford

  1. 1
    Palo Alto Airport Flag of United StatesPalo Alto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PAO 6.1 km4 mi · ~7 min
  2. 2
    Moffett Federal Airfield Flag of United StatesMountain View, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NUQ 10 km6 mi · ~11 min
  3. 3
    San Carlos Airport Flag of United StatesSan Carlos, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SQL 12 km8 mi · ~13 min
  4. 4
    Mineta San Jose International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Jose, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SJC 22 km14 mi · ~24 min
  5. 5
    San Francisco International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Francisco, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SFO 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  6. 6
    Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport Flag of United StatesOakland, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OAK 33 km21 mi · ~36 min
  7. 7
    Buchanan Field Flag of United StatesConcord, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CCR 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 08 min
  8. 8
    Travis Air Force Base Flag of United StatesFairfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUU 96 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
  9. 9
    Stockton Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesStockton, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SCK 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  10. 10
    Monterey Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMonterey, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MRY 97 km61 mi · ~1 h 44 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Stanford?

The nearest airport to Stanford is Palo Alto Airport (PAO), about 6.1 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 22 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Stanford?

Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 22 km from Stanford in a straight line — roughly 24 min by car.

What other airports are near Stanford?

Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) — 10 km, San Carlos Airport (SQL) — 12 km and Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) — 22 km.

How long does it take to get from Stanford to Palo Alto Airport?

About 7 min by car for the 6.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.