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Nearest Airport to Thornton: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Thornton is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 25 km away.

Closest airport BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport 13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car
Closest international DEN Denver International Airport 25 km · 16 mi · ~27 min by car

Airports near Thornton

  1. 1
    Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BJC 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
  2. 2
    Denver International Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DEN 25 km16 mi · ~27 min
  3. 3
    Buckley Space Force Base Flag of United StatesAurora, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BFK 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
  4. 4
    Centennial Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    APA 35 km22 mi · ~37 min
  5. 5
    Northern Colorado Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLoveland, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FNL 65 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
  6. 6
    City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColorado Springs, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    COS 120 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 min
  7. 7
    Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Carson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FCS 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  8. 8
    Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field Flag of United StatesCheyenne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CYS 144 km89 mi · ~2 h 34 min
  9. 9
    Eagle County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEagle, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EGE 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min
  10. 10
    Laramie Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLaramie, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LAR 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 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 Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 25 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Thornton?

Denver International Airport (DEN) is 25 km from Thornton in a straight line — roughly 27 min by car.

What other airports are near Thornton?

Denver International Airport (DEN) — 25 km, Buckley Space Force Base (BFK) — 26 km and Centennial Airport (APA) — 35 km.

How long does it take to get from Thornton to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport?

About 14 min by car for the 13 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.