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Nearest Airport to Watford City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Watford City is Williston Basin International Airport (XWA), about 62 km (38 mi) away.

Closest airport XWA Williston Basin International Airport 62 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 06 min by car

Airports near Watford City

  1. 1
    Williston Basin International Airport Flag of United StatesWilliston, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    XWA 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  2. 2
    Sidney - Richland Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSidney, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SDY 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
  3. 3
    Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDickinson, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DIK 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  4. 4
    Dawson Community Airport Flag of United StatesGlendive, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GDV 136 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  5. 5
    Minot International Airport Flag of United StatesMinot, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MOT 157 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
  6. 6
    Estevan Airport Flag of CanadaEstevan, Canada · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Canada
    YEN 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 50 min
  7. 7
    Minot Air Force Base Flag of United StatesMinot, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MIB 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 50 min
  8. 8
    L M Clayton Airport Flag of United StatesWolf Point, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    OLF 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
  9. 9
    Bismarck Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesBismarck, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BIS 223 km139 mi · ~3 h 59 min
  10. 10
    Miles City Airport - Frank Wiley Field Flag of United StatesMiles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MLS 249 km155 mi · ~4 h 27 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Watford City?

The nearest airport to Watford City is Williston Basin International Airport (XWA), about 62 km (38 mi) away.

What other airports are near Watford City?

Sidney - Richland Regional Airport (SDY) — 69 km, Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) — 117 km and Dawson Community Airport (GDV) — 136 km.

How long does it take to get from Watford City to Williston Basin International Airport?

About 1 h 06 min by car for the 62 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.