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Nearest Airport to Thornton: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Thornton is Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 54 km away.

Closest airport SAC Sacramento Executive Airport 32 km · 20 mi · ~35 min by car
Closest international SMF Sacramento International Airport 54 km · 34 mi · ~58 min by car

Airports near Thornton

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    Sacramento Executive Airport Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SAC 32 km20 mi · ~35 min
  2. 2
    Sacramento Mather Airport Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MHR 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  3. 3
    Stockton Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesStockton, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SCK 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
  4. 4
    Travis Air Force Base Flag of United StatesFairfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SUU 44 km27 mi · ~47 min
  5. 5
    McClellan Airfield Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MCC 49 km31 mi · ~53 min
  6. 6
    Sacramento International Airport Flag of United StatesSacramento, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SMF 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
  7. 7
    Buchanan Field Flag of United StatesConcord, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CCR 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  8. 8
    Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field Flag of United StatesModesto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MOD 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
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    Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport Flag of United StatesOakland, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OAK 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
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    Yuba County Airport Flag of United StatesMarysville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MYV 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Thornton?

The nearest airport to Thornton is Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 54 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Thornton?

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 54 km from Thornton in a straight line — roughly 58 min by car.

What other airports are near Thornton?

Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) — 38 km, Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) — 40 km and Travis Air Force Base (SUU) — 44 km.

How long does it take to get from Thornton to Sacramento Executive Airport?

About 35 min by car for the 32 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.