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Nearest Airport to Sturgis: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Sturgis is Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA), about 44 km (27 mi) away.

Closest airport RCA Ellsworth Air Force Base 44 km · 27 mi · ~47 min by car

Airports near Sturgis

  1. 1
    Ellsworth Air Force Base Flag of United StatesRapid City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RCA 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
  2. 2
    Rapid City Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRapid City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RAP 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
  3. 3
    Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport Flag of United StatesGillette, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GCC 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
  4. 4
    Chadron Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesChadron, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CDR 178 km111 mi · ~3 h 11 min
  5. 5
    Pierre Regional Airport Flag of United StatesPierre, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIR 256 km159 mi · ~4 h 34 min
  6. 6
    Alliance Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesAlliance, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AIA 268 km167 mi · ~4 h 47 min
  7. 7
    Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDickinson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DIK 271 km168 mi · ~4 h 51 min
  8. 8
    Mobridge Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMobridge, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MBG 275 km171 mi · ~4 h 54 min
  9. 9
    Sheridan County Airport Flag of United StatesSheridan, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SHR 278 km173 mi · ~4 h 58 min
  10. 10
    Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport Flag of United StatesScottsbluff, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BFF 282 km175 mi · ~5 h 02 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Sturgis?

The nearest airport to Sturgis is Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA), about 44 km (27 mi) away.

What other airports are near Sturgis?

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) — 54 km, Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) — 161 km and Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) — 178 km.

How long does it take to get from Sturgis to Ellsworth Air Force Base?

About 47 min by car for the 44 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.