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Nearest Airport to Tehachapi: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Tehachapi is Mojave Air & Space Port (MHV), about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 104 km away.

Closest airport MHV Mojave Air & Space Port 29 km · 18 mi · ~31 min by car
Closest international BUR Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport 104 km · 64 mi · ~1 h 51 min by car

Airports near Tehachapi

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    Mojave Air & Space Port Flag of United StatesMojave, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MHV 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  2. 2
    California City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesCalifornia City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
  3. 3
    General William J Fox Airfield Flag of United StatesLancaster, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    WJF 48 km30 mi · ~52 min
  4. 4
    Bakersfield International Airport Flag of United StatesBakersfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
  5. 5
    Edwards Air Force Base Flag of United StatesEdwards, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EDW 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  6. 6
    Meadows Field Flag of United StatesBakersfield, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BFL 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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    Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport Flag of United StatesPalmdale, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PMD 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 10 min
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    China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport Flag of United StatesChina Lake, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 92 km57 mi · ~1 h 39 min
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    Van Nuys Airport Flag of United StatesVan Nuys, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VNY 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
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    Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport Flag of United StatesBurbank, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BUR 104 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Tehachapi?

The nearest airport to Tehachapi is Mojave Air & Space Port (MHV), about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 104 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Tehachapi?

Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is 104 km from Tehachapi in a straight line — roughly 1 h 51 min by car.

What other airports are near Tehachapi?

California City Municipal Airport — 39 km, General William J Fox Airfield (WJF) — 48 km and Bakersfield International Airport — 54 km.

How long does it take to get from Tehachapi to Mojave Air & Space Port?

About 31 min by car for the 29 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.