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Nearest Airport to Vista: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Vista is McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), about 8.7 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 52 km away.

Closest airport CLD McClellan-Palomar Airport 8.7 km · 5 mi · ~9 min by car
Closest international SAN San Diego International Airport 52 km · 32 mi · ~56 min by car

Airports near Vista

  1. 1
    McClellan-Palomar Airport Flag of United StatesCarlsbad, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CLD 8.7 km5 mi · ~9 min
  2. 2
    Oceanside Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OCN 10 km6 mi · ~11 min
  3. 3
    Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport Flag of United StatesOceanside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 15 km10 mi · ~16 min
  4. 4
    Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NKX 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  5. 5
    San Diego International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SAN 52 km32 mi · ~56 min
  6. 6
    North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NZY 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
  7. 7
    Brown Field Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSan Diego, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SDM 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  8. 8
    March Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesRiverside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RIV 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
  9. 9
    General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Flag of MexicoTijuana, Mexico · International Airports in Mexico Meet & Greet →
    TIJ 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
  10. 10
    John Wayne Orange County International Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Ana, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SNA 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Vista?

The nearest airport to Vista is McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), about 8.7 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 52 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Vista?

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 52 km from Vista in a straight line — roughly 56 min by car.

What other airports are near Vista?

Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN) — 10 km, Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport — 15 km and Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field (NKX) — 38 km.

How long does it take to get from Vista to McClellan-Palomar Airport?

About 9 min by car for the 8.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.