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Nearest Airport to Watsonville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Watsonville is Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), about 31 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 53 km away.

Closest airport SNS Salinas Municipal Airport 31 km · 19 mi · ~33 min by car
Closest international SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport 53 km · 33 mi · ~56 min by car

Airports near Watsonville

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    Salinas Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSalinas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SNS 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
  2. 2
    Monterey Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMonterey, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MRY 37 km23 mi · ~39 min
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    Mineta San Jose International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Jose, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SJC 53 km33 mi · ~56 min
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    Moffett Federal Airfield Flag of United StatesMountain View, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NUQ 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
  5. 5
    Palo Alto Airport Flag of United StatesPalo Alto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    PAO 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
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    San Carlos Airport Flag of United StatesSan Carlos, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SQL 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
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    San Francisco International Airport Flag of United StatesSan Francisco, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SFO 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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    Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport Flag of United StatesOakland, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OAK 99 km61 mi · ~1 h 46 min
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    Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field Flag of United StatesModesto, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MOD 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  10. 10
    Castle Airport Flag of United StatesMerced, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MER 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Watsonville?

The nearest airport to Watsonville is Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), about 31 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 53 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Watsonville?

Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 53 km from Watsonville in a straight line — roughly 56 min by car.

What other airports are near Watsonville?

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) — 37 km, Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) — 53 km and Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) — 62 km.

How long does it take to get from Watsonville to Salinas Municipal Airport?

About 33 min by car for the 31 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.