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Nearest Airport to Washington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Washington is Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bradley International Airport (BDL), 62 km away.

Closest airport DXR Danbury Municipal Airport 32 km · 20 mi · ~35 min by car
Closest international BDL Bradley International Airport 62 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 06 min by car

Airports near Washington

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    Danbury Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesDanbury, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DXR 32 km20 mi · ~35 min
  2. 2
    Dutchess County Airport Flag of United StatesPoughkeepsie, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    POU 48 km30 mi · ~51 min
  3. 3
    Tweed New Haven Airport Flag of United StatesNew Haven, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HVN 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
  4. 4
    Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesBridgeport, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BDR 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
  5. 5
    Hartford Brainard Airport Flag of United StatesHartford, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HFD 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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    Bradley International Airport Flag of United StatesHartford, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BDL 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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    New York Stewart International Airport Flag of United StatesNewburgh, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SWF 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
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    Westchester County Airport Flag of United StatesWhite Plains, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HPN 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
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    Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWestfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BAF 76 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
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    Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesChicopee, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CEF 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Washington?

The nearest airport to Washington is Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Bradley International Airport (BDL), 62 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Washington?

Bradley International Airport (BDL) is 62 km from Washington in a straight line — roughly 1 h 06 min by car.

What other airports are near Washington?

Dutchess County Airport (POU) — 48 km, Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) — 54 km and Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) — 54 km.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Danbury Municipal Airport?

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