Which airport should I fly into for Sherwood Park?

For long-haul and international flights, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the main gateway near Sherwood Park. The closest airport, Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport (YXD), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Sherwood Park?

The nearest is about 9 mi (15 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 Sherwood Park?

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 Sherwood Park

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

The nearest airport to Sherwood Park, Canada is Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport (YXD), about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Edmonton International Airport (YEG).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
YXD	Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) AirportEdmonton, Canada	9 mi / 15 km	32 min	Regional
YEG	Edmonton International AirportEdmonton, Canada	18 mi / 29 km	35 min	International
ZSP	St. Paul AirportSt. Paul, Canada	86 mi / 138 km	2 hr	Regional
YQF	Red Deer Regional AirportRed Deer, Canada	95 mi / 153 km	2 hr 13 min	Regional
YRM	Rocky Mountain House AirportRocky Mountain House, Canada	100 mi / 161 km	2 hr 20 min	Regional
YLB	Lac La Biche AirportLac La Biche, Canada	101 mi / 163 km	2 hr 21 min	Regional
YVG	Vermilion AirportVermilion, Canada	103 mi / 166 km	2 hr 24 min	Regional
YZU	Whitecourt AirportWhitecourt, Canada	109 mi / 176 km	2 hr 33 min	Regional

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

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport (YXD) is the most convenient at about 9 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) (18 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

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 Sherwood Park. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with YXD.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near YXD 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 Sherwood Park is Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport (YXD), about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road.