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Nearest Airport to Wheat Ridge: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Wheat Ridge is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 36 km away.

Closest airport BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport 16 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car
Closest international DEN Denver International Airport 36 km · 22 mi · ~39 min by car

Airports near Wheat Ridge

  1. 1
    Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BJC 16 km10 mi · ~17 min
  2. 2
    Buckley Space Force Base Flag of United StatesAurora, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BFK 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  3. 3
    Centennial Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    APA 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  4. 4
    Denver International Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DEN 36 km22 mi · ~39 min
  5. 5
    Northern Colorado Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLoveland, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FNL 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 22 min
  6. 6
    City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColorado Springs, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    COS 112 km69 mi · ~2 h 00 min
  7. 7
    Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Carson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FCS 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  8. 8
    Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field Flag of United StatesCheyenne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CYS 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
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    Eagle County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesEagle, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    EGE 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
  10. 10
    Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) Flag of United StatesAspen, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ASE 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Wheat Ridge?

The nearest airport to Wheat Ridge is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), about 16 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), 36 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Wheat Ridge?

Denver International Airport (DEN) is 36 km from Wheat Ridge in a straight line — roughly 39 min by car.

What other airports are near Wheat Ridge?

Buckley Space Force Base (BFK) — 29 km, Centennial Airport (APA) — 29 km and Denver International Airport (DEN) — 36 km.

How long does it take to get from Wheat Ridge to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport?

About 17 min by car for the 16 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.