Drive time to St George Regional Airport (SGU)

St George Regional Airport (SGU / KSGU) is a medium-sized airport serving St George, Utah. It sits 2,941 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 9,300 feet. The largest population centre nearby is St. George, UT — the airport lies about 5.2 miles south-east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to SGU from cities near St George

The 3 largest population centres within 90 miles of SGU. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to St George Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
St. George, UT 5.2 mi south-east Get drive time →
Hurricane, UT 15 mi south-west Get drive time →
Cedar City, UT 51 mi south-west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near SGU

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

SGU at a glance

IATA code
SGU
ICAO code
KSGU
Serving
St George, Utah
State
Utah
Elevation
2,941 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
9,300 ft
Coordinates
37.0364, -113.5103
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from SGU

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from SGU, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like SGU, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Utah

See all 7 airports in Utah →

FAQ

Questions about driving to SGU

How long does it take to drive to SGU?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to St George Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 3 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for St George?

St George Regional Airport uses the IATA code SGU and the ICAO code KSGU. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 2,941 feet above sea level.

How far is SGU from St. George?

St. George, UT is about 5.2 miles from SGU in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with St. George as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near SGU?

Within 200 miles: CDC (51 mi), BLD (106 mi), GCN (107 mi), LAS (112 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from SGU?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to SGU. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.