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Nearest Airport to Wakefield: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Wakefield is Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 134 km away.

Closest airport SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field 42 km · 26 mi · ~45 min by car
Closest international OMA Eppley Airfield 134 km · 83 mi · ~2 h 24 min by car

Airports near Wakefield

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    Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field Flag of United StatesSioux City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SUX 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
  2. 2
    Karl Stefan Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesNorfolk, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFK 57 km35 mi · ~1 h 01 min
  3. 3
    Chan Gurney Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesYankton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    YKN 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
  4. 4
    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OLU 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  5. 5
    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
  6. 6
    Sioux Falls Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSioux Falls, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FSD 147 km91 mi · ~2 h 37 min
  7. 7
    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 41 min
  8. 8
    Lincoln Airport Flag of United StatesLincoln, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LNK 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
  9. 9
    Central Nebraska Regional Airport Flag of United StatesGrand Island, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GRI 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 min
  10. 10
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 222 km138 mi · ~3 h 58 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Wakefield?

The nearest airport to Wakefield is Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 134 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Wakefield?

Eppley Airfield (OMA) is 134 km from Wakefield in a straight line — roughly 2 h 24 min by car.

What other airports are near Wakefield?

Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK) — 57 km, Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) — 84 km and Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) — 99 km.

How long does it take to get from Wakefield to Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field?

About 45 min by car for the 42 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.