Which airport should I fly into for Palmdale?

The closest airport, Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD), is usually most convenient, though a larger airport a little farther out may offer more connections.

How far is the airport from Palmdale?

The nearest is about 4 mi (6 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Palmdale?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Palmdale

The closest airports to Palmdale, California: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Palmdale, California is Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road.

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
PMD	Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 AirportPalmdale, United States	4 mi / 6 km	13 min	Regional
WHP	Whiteman AirportLos Angeles, United States	28 mi / 45 km	54 min	Regional
BUR	Bob Hope AirportBurbank, United States	30 mi / 48 km	58 min	Regional
MHV	Mojave AirportMojave, United States	33 mi / 53 km	59 min	Regional
VNY	Van Nuys AirportVan Nuys, United States	34 mi / 54 km	1 hr	Regional
EMT	San Gabriel Valley AirportEl Monte, United States	34 mi / 55 km	1 hr 1 min	Regional
POC	Brackett FieldLa Verne, United States	39 mi / 62 km	1 hr 9 min	Regional
CCB	Cable AirportUpland, United States	40 mi / 65 km	1 hr 12 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD) is the most convenient at about 4 mi out. Larger airports a little farther out can offer more connections, so it's worth comparing fares before booking.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Palmdale. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with PMD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near PMD saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Palmdale is Palmdale Regional/USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD), about 4 mi (6 km) away — roughly 13 min by road.