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Nearest Airport to Stapleton: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Stapleton is North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF), about 42 km (26 mi) away.

Closest airport LBF North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field 42 km · 26 mi · ~45 min by car

Airports near Stapleton

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    North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field Flag of United StatesNorth Platte, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LBF 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
  2. 2
    McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMcCook, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCK 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  3. 3
    Kearney Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKearney, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    EAR 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
  4. 4
    Miller Field Flag of United StatesValentine, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VTN 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
  5. 5
    Central Nebraska Regional Airport Flag of United StatesGrand Island, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GRI 193 km120 mi · ~3 h 27 min
  6. 6
    Alliance Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesAlliance, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AIA 200 km125 mi · ~3 h 35 min
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    Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field Flag of United StatesSidney, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SNY 211 km131 mi · ~3 h 46 min
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    Goodland Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesGoodland, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GLD 255 km159 mi · ~4 h 33 min
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    Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport Flag of United StatesScottsbluff, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BFF 260 km161 mi · ~4 h 38 min
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    Chadron Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesChadron, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CDR 261 km162 mi · ~4 h 40 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Stapleton?

The nearest airport to Stapleton is North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF), about 42 km (26 mi) away.

What other airports are near Stapleton?

McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) — 142 km, Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) — 151 km and Miller Field (VTN) — 153 km.

How long does it take to get from Stapleton to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field?

About 45 min by car for the 42 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.