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Nearest Airport to West Raleigh: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to West Raleigh is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), about 15 km (9 mi) away.

Closest airport RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport 15 km · 9 mi · ~16 min by car

Airports near West Raleigh

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    Raleigh-Durham International Airport Flag of United StatesRaleigh/Durham, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    RDU 15 km9 mi · ~16 min
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    Johnston Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSmithfield, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 37 km23 mi · ~39 min
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    Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRocky Mount, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RWI 70 km44 mi · ~1 h 15 min
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    Pope Field Flag of United StatesFort Bragg, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    POB 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
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    Simmons Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Bragg, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FBG 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  6. 6
    Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Flag of United StatesGoldsboro, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GSB 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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    Lake Country Regional Airport Flag of United StatesClarksville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 90 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
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    Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field Flag of United StatesFayetteville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FAY 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
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    Danville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDanville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DAN 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
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    Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field Flag of United StatesKinston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    ISO 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to West Raleigh?

The nearest airport to West Raleigh is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), about 15 km (9 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to West Raleigh?

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 15 km from West Raleigh in a straight line — roughly 16 min by car.

What other airports are near West Raleigh?

Johnston Regional Airport — 37 km, Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) — 70 km and Pope Field (POB) — 75 km.

How long does it take to get from West Raleigh to Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

About 16 min by car for the 15 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.