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Nearest Airport to Sterling: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Sterling is Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY), about 56 km (35 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 151 km away.

Closest airport SNY Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field 56 km · 35 mi · ~1 h 00 min by car
Closest international DEN Denver International Airport 151 km · 94 mi · ~2 h 42 min by car

Airports near Sterling

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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 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
  2. 2
    Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport Flag of United StatesScottsbluff, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BFF 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  3. 3
    Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field Flag of United StatesCheyenne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CYS 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 38 min
  4. 4
    Denver International Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DEN 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
  5. 5
    Northern Colorado Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLoveland, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FNL 154 km95 mi · ~2 h 45 min
  6. 6
    Alliance Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesAlliance, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AIA 162 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
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    Buckley Space Force Base Flag of United StatesAurora, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BFK 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
  8. 8
    Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BJC 181 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min
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    Centennial Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    APA 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min
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    Goodland Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesGoodland, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GLD 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Sterling?

The nearest airport to Sterling is Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY), about 56 km (35 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 151 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Sterling?

Denver International Airport (DEN) is 151 km from Sterling in a straight line — roughly 2 h 42 min by car.

What other airports are near Sterling?

Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) — 143 km, Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS) — 147 km and Denver International Airport (DEN) — 151 km.

How long does it take to get from Sterling to Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field?

About 1 h 00 min by car for the 56 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.