Drive time to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD / KSHD) is a medium-sized airport serving Weyers Cave, Virginia. It sits 1,201 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 6,002 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Roanoke, VA — the airport lies about 89 miles north-east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to SHD from cities near Weyers Cave

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of SHD. 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 Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Staunton, VA 12 mi north-east Get drive time →
Harrisonburg, VA 13 mi south Get drive time →
Waynesboro, VA 14 mi north Get drive time →
Charlottesville, VA 28 mi north-west Get drive time →
Culpeper, VA 53 mi west Get drive time →
Lynchburg, VA 60 mi north Get drive time →
Winchester, VA 75 mi south-west Get drive time →
Fredericksburg, VA 78 mi west Get drive time →
Manassas, VA 84 mi south-west Get drive time →
Roanoke, VA 89 mi north-east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near SHD

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

Reference

SHD at a glance

IATA code
SHD
ICAO code
KSHD
Serving
Weyers Cave, Virginia
Elevation
1,201 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
6,002 ft
Coordinates
38.2638, -78.8964
Classification
Medium-sized airport
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 SHD

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from SHD, 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 SHD, 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 →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to SHD

How long does it take to drive to SHD?

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 Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Weyers Cave?

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport uses the IATA code SHD and the ICAO code KSHD. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 1,201 feet above sea level.

How far is SHD from Roanoke?

Roanoke, VA is about 89 miles from SHD in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Roanoke as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near SHD?

Within 200 miles: CHO (26 mi), LYH (67 mi), LWB (86 mi), ROA (88 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 SHD?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to SHD. 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.