About this route:

A direct, nonstop flight between Balranald Airport (BZD), Balranald, New South Wales, Australia and Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (FMH), Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 10,535 miles (or 16,954 kilometers).

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Departure Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: BZD / YBRN
Airport Name: Balranald Airport
Location: Balranald, New South Wales, Australia
GPS Coordinates: 34°37'23"S by 143°34'41"E
Operator/Owner: Balranald Shire Council
Airport Type: Public
Elevation: 210 feet (64 meters)
# of Runways: 2
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Arrival Airport Information:

IATA / ICAO Codes: FMH / KFMH
Airport Names:
  1. Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod
  2. Otis ANGB
Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States
GPS Coordinates: 41°39'30"N by 70°31'17"W
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Facts about Balranald Airport (BZD):

  • Because of Balranald Airport's relatively low elevation of 210 feet, planes can take off or land at Balranald Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
  • The furthest airport from Balranald Airport (BZD) is Flores Airport (FLW), which is located 11,993 miles (19,302 kilometers) away in Flores Island, Azores, Portugal.
  • The closest airport to Balranald Airport (BZD) is Hay Airport (HXX), which is located 71 miles (115 kilometers) E of BZD.
  • Balranald Airport (BZD) has 2 runways.

Facts about Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (FMH):

  • In addition to being known as "Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod", another name for FMH is "Otis ANGB".
  • The furthest airport from Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (FMH) is Margaret River Airport (MGV), which is located 11,821 miles (19,024 kilometers) away in Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia.
  • Originally scheduled to be closed by the 2005 BRAC, Otis ANGB was spared in last minute decisions.
  • The closest airport to Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod (FMH) is Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA), which is located only 12 miles (20 kilometers) E of FMH.
  • During the Cold War, the base was a key Aerospace Defense Command installation.
  • During a period of time when the future of the base was in limbo, ideas were floated that would include the redeveloping of the base into a recreation center of sorts that would rival Disneyland.
  • In towns near the Air Force's PAVE PAWS radar at Otis Air National Guard Base, there was significant concern about possible adverse effects on health of humans resulting from PAVE PAWS radiation.

Map of Nearest Airports to Balranald Airport:

List of Nearest Airports to Balranald Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
171.47 miles (115.02 km) EHay Airport (HXX)Hay, New South Wales, AustraliaView Hay Airport on a map Set HXX as origin Airport Set HXX as destination Airport Get more information about Hay Airport
280.59 miles (129.70 km) SSEKerang Airport (KRA)Kerang, Victoria, AustraliaView Kerang Airport on a map Set KRA as origin Airport Set KRA as destination Airport Get more information about Kerang Airport
383.09 miles (133.73 km) WRobinvale Airport (RBC)Robinvale, Victoria, AustraliaView Robinvale Airport on a map Set RBC as origin Airport Set RBC as destination Airport Get more information about Robinvale Airport
489.33 miles (143.76 km) WNWMildura Airport (MQL)Mildura, Victoria, AustraliaView Mildura Airport on a map Set MQL as origin Airport Set MQL as destination Airport Get more information about Mildura Airport
5100.86 miles (162.31 km) SEDeniliquin Airport (DNQ)Deniliquin, New South Wales, AustraliaView Deniliquin Airport on a map Set DNQ as origin Airport Set DNQ as destination Airport Get more information about Deniliquin Airport
6102.10 miles (164.31 km) SWHopetoun Airport (HTU)Hopetoun, Victoria, AustraliaView Hopetoun Airport on a map Set HTU as origin Airport Set HTU as destination Airport Get more information about Hopetoun Airport
7125.20 miles (201.50 km) SSEEchuca Airport (ECH)Echuca, Victoria, AustraliaView Echuca Airport on a map Set ECH as origin Airport Set ECH as destination Airport Get more information about Echuca Airport
8144.10 miles (231.90 km) EGriffith Airport (GFF)Griffith, New South Wales, AustraliaView Griffith Airport on a map Set GFF as origin Airport Set GFF as destination Airport Get more information about Griffith Airport
9152.17 miles (244.89 km) SSEBendigo Airport (BXG)Bendigo, Victoria, AustraliaView Bendigo Airport on a map Set BXG as origin Airport Set BXG as destination Airport Get more information about Bendigo Airport
10161.14 miles (259.34 km) SEShepparton Airport (SHT)Shepparton, Victoria, AustraliaView Shepparton Airport on a map Set SHT as origin Airport Set SHT as destination Airport Get more information about Shepparton Airport
11161.92 miles (260.58 km) SSWHorsham Airport (HSM)Horsham, Victoria, AustraliaView Horsham Airport on a map Set HSM as origin Airport Set HSM as destination Airport Get more information about Horsham Airport
12168.19 miles (270.68 km) WRenmark Airport (RMK)Renmark, South Australia, AustraliaView Renmark Airport on a map Set RMK as origin Airport Set RMK as destination Airport Get more information about Renmark Airport
13182.66 miles (293.96 km) ESECorowa Airport (CWW)Corowa, New South Wales, AustraliaView Corowa Airport on a map Set CWW as origin Airport Set CWW as destination Airport Get more information about Corowa Airport
14188.54 miles (303.42 km) SArarat Airport (ARY)Ararat, Victoria, AustraliaView Ararat Airport on a map Set ARY as origin Airport Set ARY as destination Airport Get more information about Ararat Airport
15190.69 miles (306.89 km) SEBenalla Airport (BLN)Benalla, Victoria, AustraliaView Benalla Airport on a map Set BLN as origin Airport Set BLN as destination Airport Get more information about Benalla Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Balranald Airport:

List of Furthest Airports from Balranald Airport:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111,993.48 miles (19,301.59 km) NWFlores Airport (FLW)Flores Island, Azores, PortugalView Flores Airport on a map Set FLW as origin Airport Set FLW as destination Airport Get more information about Flores Airport
211,981.89 miles (19,282.94 km) NWCorvo Airport (CVU)Corvo Island, Azores, PortugalView Corvo Airport on a map Set CVU as origin Airport Set CVU as destination Airport Get more information about Corvo Airport
311,931.81 miles (19,202.34 km) NWHorta International Airport (HOR)Horta, Azores, PortugalView Horta International Airport on a map Set HOR as origin Airport Set HOR as destination Airport Get more information about Horta International Airport
411,917.70 miles (19,179.63 km) NWPico Airport (PIX)Pico Island, Azores, PortugalView Pico Airport on a map Set PIX as origin Airport Set PIX as destination Airport Get more information about Pico Airport
511,879.83 miles (19,118.69 km) NWGraciosa Airport (GRW)Graciosa Island, Azores, PortugalView Graciosa Airport on a map Set GRW as origin Airport Set GRW as destination Airport Get more information about Graciosa Airport
611,846.47 miles (19,065.00 km) WNWLajes Air Base (TER)Lajes, Azores, PortugalView Lajes Air Base on a map Set TER as origin Airport Set TER as destination Airport Get more information about Lajes Air Base
711,801.58 miles (18,992.76 km) WNWJoão Paulo II Airport (PDL)Ponta Delgada, Azores, PortugalView João Paulo II Airport on a map Set PDL as origin Airport Set PDL as destination Airport Get more information about João Paulo II Airport
811,786.18 miles (18,967.97 km) WNWSanta Maria Airport (SMA)Santa Maria, PortugalView Santa Maria Airport on a map Set SMA as origin Airport Set SMA as destination Airport Get more information about Santa Maria Airport
911,301.08 miles (18,187.28 km) WMadeira Airport (FNC)Funchal, Madeira, PortugalView Madeira Airport on a map Set FNC as origin Airport Set FNC as destination Airport Get more information about Madeira Airport
1011,281.92 miles (18,156.45 km) WPorto Santo Airport (PXO)Porto Santo, Madeira, PortugalView Porto Santo Airport on a map Set PXO as origin Airport Set PXO as destination Airport Get more information about Porto Santo Airport
1111,265.31 miles (18,129.72 km) WNWLa Palma Airport (SPC)La Palma, Canary Islands, SpainView La Palma Airport on a map Set SPC as origin Airport Set SPC as destination Airport Get more information about La Palma Airport
1211,217.64 miles (18,053.00 km) WNWLa Gomera Airport (GMZ)Alajeró / San Sebastián, Canary Islands, SpainView La Gomera Airport on a map Set GMZ as origin Airport Set GMZ as destination Airport Get more information about La Gomera Airport
1311,205.38 miles (18,033.27 km) NESt. John's International Airport (YYT)St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, CanadaView St. John's International Airport on a map Set YYT as origin Airport Set YYT as destination Airport Get more information about St. John's International Airport
1411,183.41 miles (17,997.91 km) WNWTenerife North Airport (TFN)Tenerife, Canary Islands, SpainView Tenerife North Airport on a map Set TFN as origin Airport Set TFN as destination Airport Get more information about Tenerife North Airport
1511,183.04 miles (17,997.31 km) WNWTenerife-South Airport (TFS)Tenerife, Canary Islands, SpainView Tenerife-South Airport on a map Set TFS as origin Airport Set TFS as destination Airport Get more information about Tenerife-South Airport

Map of Nearest Airports to Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod:

List of Nearest Airports to Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
112.47 miles (20.06 km) EBarnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)Hyannis, Massachusetts, United StatesView Barnstable Municipal Airport on a map Set HYA as destination Airport Set HYA as destination Airport Get more information about Barnstable Municipal Airport
218.97 miles (30.53 km) SSWMarthas Vineyard Airport (MVY)Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, United StatesView Marthas Vineyard Airport on a map Set MVY as destination Airport Set MVY as destination Airport Get more information about Marthas Vineyard Airport
320.33 miles (32.72 km) NNWPlymouth Municipal Airport (PYM)Plymouth, Massachusetts, United StatesView Plymouth Municipal Airport on a map Set PYM as destination Airport Set PYM as destination Airport Get more information about Plymouth Municipal Airport
422.51 miles (36.23 km) WNew Bedford Regional Airport (EWB)New Bedford, Massachusetts, United StatesView New Bedford Regional Airport on a map Set EWB as destination Airport Set EWB as destination Airport Get more information about New Bedford Regional Airport
532.46 miles (52.24 km) NNEProvincetown Municipal Airport (PVC)Provincetown, Massachusetts, United StatesView Provincetown Municipal Airport on a map Set PVC as destination Airport Set PVC as destination Airport Get more information about Provincetown Municipal Airport
636.87 miles (59.33 km) SENantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)Nantucket, Massachusetts, United StatesView Nantucket Memorial Airport on a map Set ACK as destination Airport Set ACK as destination Airport Get more information about Nantucket Memorial Airport
740.24 miles (64.76 km) WSWNewport State Airport (NPT)Newport, Rhode Island, United StatesView Newport State Airport on a map Set NPT as destination Airport Set NPT as destination Airport Get more information about Newport State Airport
847.01 miles (75.66 km) WT. F. Green Airport (PVD)Providence, Rhode Island, United StatesView T. F. Green Airport on a map Set PVD as destination Airport Set PVD as destination Airport Get more information about T. F. Green Airport
949.73 miles (80.03 km) NWNorwood Memorial Airport (OWD)Norwood, Massachusetts, United StatesView Norwood Memorial Airport on a map Set OWD as destination Airport Set OWD as destination Airport Get more information about Norwood Memorial Airport
1053.15 miles (85.54 km) WNWNorth Central State Airport (SFZ)Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United StatesView North Central State Airport on a map Set SFZ as destination Airport Set SFZ as destination Airport Get more information about North Central State Airport
1154.67 miles (87.98 km) NNWBoston Logan International Airport (BOS)Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesView Boston Logan International Airport on a map Set BOS as destination Airport Set BOS as destination Airport Get more information about Boston Logan International Airport
1264.38 miles (103.61 km) WSWBlock Island State Airport (BID)Block Island, Rhode Island, United StatesView Block Island State Airport on a map Set BID as destination Airport Set BID as destination Airport Get more information about Block Island State Airport
1367.08 miles (107.95 km) NNWBeverly Municipal Airport (BVY)Beverly, Massachusetts, United StatesView Beverly Municipal Airport on a map Set BVY as destination Airport Set BVY as destination Airport Get more information about Beverly Municipal Airport
1468.50 miles (110.24 km) NWLaurence G. Hanscom Field (BED)Bedford, Massachusetts, United StatesView Laurence G. Hanscom Field on a map Set BED as destination Airport Set BED as destination Airport Get more information about Laurence G. Hanscom Field
1579.37 miles (127.73 km) NNWLawrence Municipal Airport (LWM)Lawrence, Massachusetts, United StatesView Lawrence Municipal Airport on a map Set LWM as destination Airport Set LWM as destination Airport Get more information about Lawrence Municipal Airport

Map of Furthest Airports from Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod:

List of Furthest Airports from Otis Air National Guard Base Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod:

RankDistance & DirectionAirport Name & IATA CodeAirport LocationFurther Actions
111,821.23 miles (19,024.38 km) SSWMargaret River Airport (MGV)Margaret River, Western Australia, AustraliaView Margaret River Airport on a map Set MGV as destination Airport Set MGV as destination Airport Get more information about Margaret River Airport
211,810.65 miles (19,007.35 km) SWManjimup Airport (MJP)Manjimup, Western Australia, AustraliaView Manjimup Airport on a map Set MJP as destination Airport Set MJP as destination Airport Get more information about Manjimup Airport
311,798.27 miles (18,987.43 km) SSWBusselton Regional Airport (BQB)Busselton, Western Australia, AustraliaView Busselton Regional Airport on a map Set BQB as destination Airport Set BQB as destination Airport Get more information about Busselton Regional Airport
411,789.89 miles (18,973.94 km) SWAlbany Airport (ALH)Albany, Western Australia, AustraliaView Albany Airport on a map Set ALH as destination Airport Set ALH as destination Airport Get more information about Albany Airport
511,771.88 miles (18,944.96 km) SSWBunbury Airport (BUY)Bunbury, Western Australia, AustraliaView Bunbury Airport on a map Set BUY as destination Airport Set BUY as destination Airport Get more information about Bunbury Airport
611,728.77 miles (18,875.58 km) SWKatanning Airport (KNI)Katanning, Western Australia, AustraliaView Katanning Airport on a map Set KNI as destination Airport Set KNI as destination Airport Get more information about Katanning Airport
711,690.92 miles (18,814.66 km) SSWRottnest Airport (RTS)Rottnest Island, Western Australia, AustraliaView Rottnest Airport on a map Set RTS as destination Airport Set RTS as destination Airport Get more information about Rottnest Airport
811,687.94 miles (18,809.87 km) SSWJandakot Airport (JAD)Jandakot, Western Australia, AustraliaView Jandakot Airport on a map Set JAD as destination Airport Set JAD as destination Airport Get more information about Jandakot Airport
911,675.97 miles (18,790.61 km) SSWPerth Airport (PER)Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaView Perth Airport on a map Set PER as destination Airport Set PER as destination Airport Get more information about Perth Airport
1011,593.05 miles (18,657.16 km) SSWJurien Bay Airport (JUR)Jurien Bay, Western Australia, AustraliaView Jurien Bay Airport on a map Set JUR as destination Airport Set JUR as destination Airport Get more information about Jurien Bay Airport
1111,566.97 miles (18,615.19 km) SWEsperance Airport (EPR)Esperance, AustraliaView Esperance Airport on a map Set EPR as destination Airport Set EPR as destination Airport Get more information about Esperance Airport
1211,501.32 miles (18,509.53 km) SSWMorawa Airport (MWB)Morawa, Western Australia, AustraliaView Morawa Airport on a map Set MWB as destination Airport Set MWB as destination Airport Get more information about Morawa Airport
1311,500.87 miles (18,508.80 km) SSWGeraldton Airport (GET)Geraldton, Western Australia, AustraliaView Geraldton Airport on a map Set GET as destination Airport Set GET as destination Airport Get more information about Geraldton Airport
1411,464.58 miles (18,450.41 km) SSWMullewa Airport (MXU)Mullewa, Western Australia, AustraliaView Mullewa Airport on a map Set MXU as destination Airport Set MXU as destination Airport Get more information about Mullewa Airport
1511,461.85 miles (18,446.01 km) SWWindarling Airport (WRN)Windarling, AustraliaView Windarling Airport on a map Set WRN as destination Airport Set WRN as destination Airport Get more information about Windarling Airport