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Nearest Airport to Sterling: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Sterling is Soldotna Airport (SXQ), about 17 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 83 km away.

Closest airport SXQ Soldotna Airport 17 km · 10 mi · ~18 min by car
Closest international ANC Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport 83 km · 51 mi · ~1 h 29 min by car

Airports near Sterling

  1. 1
    Soldotna Airport Flag of United StatesSoldotna, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SXQ 17 km10 mi · ~18 min
  2. 2
    Kenai Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesKenai, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ENA 27 km16 mi · ~28 min
  3. 3
    Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Flag of United StatesAnchorage, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ANC 83 km51 mi · ~1 h 29 min
  4. 4
    Seward Airport Flag of United StatesSeward, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SWD 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  5. 5
    Merrill Field Flag of United StatesAnchorage, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MRI 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
  6. 6
    Elmendorf Air Force Base Flag of United StatesAnchorage, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EDF 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
  7. 7
    Homer Airport Flag of United StatesHomer, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HOM 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  8. 8
    Birchwood Airport Flag of United StatesBirchwood, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PABV 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 min
  9. 9
    Seldovia Airport Flag of United StatesSeldovia, United States · Airfield Airports in United States
    SOV 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  10. 10
    Wasilla Airport Flag of United StatesWasilla, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    WWA 133 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 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 Soldotna Airport (SXQ), about 17 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 83 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Sterling?

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is 83 km from Sterling in a straight line — roughly 1 h 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Sterling?

Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) — 27 km, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) — 83 km and Seward Airport (SWD) — 87 km.

How long does it take to get from Sterling to Soldotna Airport?

About 18 min by car for the 17 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.