What is the nearest airport to Virginia? The nearest airport to Virginia is Lynchburg (LYH) Airport which is 41.4 miles away. Other nearby airports include Richmond (RIC) (69.4 miles), Charlottesville (CHO) (70.7 miles), Raleigh/Durham (RDU) (88.2 miles) and Greensboro/High Point (GSO) (107.2 miles). By Air Located just a 20-minute drive from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is accessible via Interstate 64-264 or via Shore Drive.