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Nearest Airport to Whittier: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Whittier is Los Alamitos Army Air Field, about 21 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 21 km away.

Closest airport KSLI Los Alamitos Army Air Field 21 km · 13 mi · ~23 min by car
Closest international LGB Long Beach International Airport 21 km · 13 mi · ~23 min by car

Airports near Whittier

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    Los Alamitos Army Air Field Flag of United StatesLos Alamitos, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    KSLI 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
  2. 2
    Long Beach International Airport Flag of United StatesLong Beach, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LGB 21 km13 mi · ~23 min
  3. 3
    Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesHawthorne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    HHR 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
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    Los Angeles International Airport Flag of United StatesLos Angeles, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LAX 35 km22 mi · ~37 min
  5. 5
    John Wayne Orange County International Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Ana, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    SNA 37 km23 mi · ~40 min
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    Santa Monica Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesSanta Monica, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SMO 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
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    Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport Flag of United StatesBurbank, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    BUR 39 km24 mi · ~42 min
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    Ontario International Airport Flag of United StatesOntario, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ONT 41 km25 mi · ~44 min
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    Van Nuys Airport Flag of United StatesVan Nuys, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VNY 49 km31 mi · ~53 min
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    Riverside Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRiverside, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RAL 54 km34 mi · ~58 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Whittier?

The nearest airport to Whittier is Los Alamitos Army Air Field, about 21 km (13 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 21 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Whittier?

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) is 21 km from Whittier in a straight line — roughly 23 min by car.

What other airports are near Whittier?

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) — 21 km, Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) — 29 km and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — 35 km.

How long does it take to get from Whittier to Los Alamitos Army Air Field?

About 23 min by car for the 21 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.