Airports near Custer
RAP・CDR・GCC
What airports are closest to Custer?
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) is the closest facility, situated 52.5352 km away, with rental cars providing the fastest journey to Custer in about 50 minutes. For those considering other regional hubs, Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) is located 112.1118 km from the city center, typically requiring a drive of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes. Meanwhile, Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) lies 167.9263 km away, with transit options like taxis or car rentals taking around 2 hours 20 minutes to reach the heart of Custer. Because all these airports are located in neighboring cities rather than Custer itself, planning your ground transportation, such as pre-booking a rental car or professional car service, is essential for a smooth arrival experience in this rural region. and book hotels in Custer
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Airports near Custer: RAP, CDR and GCC.
Airports Near Custer: Key Information
Number of airports in Custer
0
Closest airport to the city center
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
Distance
52.5 km
Fastest arrival time
50 minutes - 1 hour
Airport with the cheapest transport
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
Compare domestic and international airports near Custer.
Rapid City Regional Airport
Distance: 52.5 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
On-site Rental Car
Fastest
50 minutes - 1 hour
USD 50-120
Comfort
RapidShuttle
1 hour 10 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes
USD 80-150
Balanced
Local Taxi Service
1 hour - 1 hour 20 minutes
USD 110-160
Comfort
Chadron Municipal Airport
Distance: 112.1 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Local Car Rental
Fastest
1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours
USD 60-130
Comfort
Private Taxi
1 hour 50 minutes - 2 hours 10 minutes
USD 150-250
Balanced
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
Distance: 167.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Gillette Car Rental
Fastest
2 hours 20 minutes - 2 hours 40 minutes
USD 70-150
Comfort
Private Taxi Service
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours
USD 200-300
Balanced
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Compare 3 airports near Custer
For most travelers arriving by air, Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) is the primary and most practical gateway, handling domestic traffic and offering the most direct access to Custer. It is located in a nearby city, not in Custer itself, but it maintains the highest frequency of services and rental car availability. Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) in Nebraska and Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) in Wyoming are significantly further away and serve their respective nearby cities. These options are generally only chosen if you find specific fare advantages or are already positioned in those states. While Rapid City provides a relatively straightforward drive, the other two require long-distance travel across state lines, often necessitating a private taxi or rental car, as public transit is non-existent between these locations. We strongly recommend renting a car at your arrival airport for maximum flexibility when exploring the Black Hills region.
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Hotels near Custer airport
Breakfast
Great107 Reviews
Custer|1.42km from city center
The location was perfect for our time in the Custer area. Breakfast was very good with a lot of variety. Our grandson especially liked the pancake maching...he wants one at his home now! Thanks for a great stay in Custer.FromUS$142
Very Good101 Reviews
Custer|1.27km from city center
Good location, clean roomFromUS$99
Great100 Reviews
Custer|0.47km from city center
Located in Custer, Chalet Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Black Hills National Forest and Rocky Knolls Golf Course. This motel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Stockade Lake and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Custer State Park.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.FromUS$83
Very Good103 Reviews
Custer|1.55km from city center
The hotel is in Custer Town, it is very convenient to go to Custer State Park, Mad Ma, President Mountain. McDonald's, pizza hut, steakhouse in the town. I feel that the carpet in the room is not clean, and the nose has been sneezing. Just come out. In fact, the economy hotel uses wood floors much better than carpets. Hotel preferred wooden floor rooms (unless five-star hotels)FromUS$86
99 Reviews
Custer|0.16km from city center
Centrally located in the beautiful Black Hills the closest Days Inn to Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Crazy Horse Memorial Custer State Park Wind Ca e National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument.48 rooms Family And Hot Tub Suites - Expanded Free Light Breakfast.Free Wireless High Speed Internet AccessSaunaCentral location to all attractions Chairmans Award WinnerWe offer 48 beautiful clean and comfortable rooms and suites which await your arrival. Start your day off with a free light breakfast item together with your choice of coffee tea and juice and stay connected with free WiFi.Custer is also home to the Mickelson Trail one of the nations best hikingbiking trails. The Custer Days Inn is the place to stay and enjoy all the Black Hills has to offerMount Rushmore is only minutes away and nearby the carvings of Crazy Horse is a work in progress. Experience the vast beauty of the Black Hills National Forest explore the deep mysteries of Wind Cave National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument and climb the scenic heights of Harney Peak and the Needles Highway. Devils Tower is just a short drive through the Black Hills.Then come back to Custer for a pleasant nights rest. Tomorrow is another adventurous day in the Black Hills. Get a close-up view of nature in Custer State Park. Wander through a mountain meadow and see one of the largest free roaming herds of buffalo.Hike into the forest and spot bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Although season may change the beauty and excitement never ends in Custer.FromUS$84
Family friendly
Very Good101 Reviews
Custer|1.3km from city center
Had everything we neeeded for our stop at Mount Rushmore. Reception staff were extremely good. Breakfast could be better.FromUS$116
Very Good102 Reviews
Custer|0.45km from city center
This hotel is a well-regulated econo. Attentive service, basic facilities and good sanitary conditions. The slot is that there is no elevator and the stairs are too narrow, which is very inconvenient for moving up and down the suitcase.FromUS$109
Very Good100 Reviews
Custer|0.95km from city center
Located in Custer, Rock Crest Lodge And Cabins is in a rural location, a 5-minute drive from Black Hills National Forest and 8 minutes from Stockade Lake. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Custer State Park and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Crazy Horse Memorial.Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.Featured amenities include a computer station, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 35 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 35-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.FromUS$135
Very Good100 Reviews
Custer|0.73km from city center
The Chief Motel is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Custer will find that the Chief Motel is a fantastic accommodation choice. The hotel is located approximately 19km from Hill City Station and 53km from Rapid City Regional Airport. There is no shortage of things to see in the area, with the St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1881 Courthouse Museum and Sylvan Rocks Climbing School and Guide Service all nearby. When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. Guests of this Custer hotel can make use of the parking facilities. FromUS$129
Great92 Reviews
Custer|0.61km from city center
With a stay at Rocket Motel, you'll be centrally located in Custer, a 3-minute drive from Black Hills National Forest and 7 minutes from Custer State Park. This motel is 17.9 mi (28.9 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 18.7 mi (30 km) from Mount Rushmore.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and irons/ironing boards.FromUS$98
5 star
Amazing101 Reviews
Custer|1.01km from city center
Hotel location is very convenient ～ less than 5 minutes from the Mad Mashi Monument. The surrounding natural environment is beautiful. Good service attitude. Health is also very clean. The breakfast is great. You can have breakfast on the platform. The restaurant environment is also good. High cost performance...FromUS$119
Great107 Reviews
Custer|1.42km from city center
The location was perfect for our time in the Custer area. Breakfast was very good with a lot of variety. Our grandson especially liked the pancake maching...he wants one at his home now! Thanks for a great stay in Custer.FromUS$142
Very Good101 Reviews
Custer|1.27km from city center
Good location, clean roomFromUS$99
Great100 Reviews
Custer|0.47km from city center
Located in Custer, Chalet Motel is within a 5-minute drive of Black Hills National Forest and Rocky Knolls Golf Course. This motel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Stockade Lake and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Custer State Park.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.FromUS$83
Very Good103 Reviews
Custer|1.55km from city center
The hotel is in Custer Town, it is very convenient to go to Custer State Park, Mad Ma, President Mountain. McDonald's, pizza hut, steakhouse in the town. I feel that the carpet in the room is not clean, and the nose has been sneezing. Just come out. In fact, the economy hotel uses wood floors much better than carpets. Hotel preferred wooden floor rooms (unless five-star hotels)FromUS$86
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Custer?
The nearest airport to Custer is Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), about 52.5 km away.Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) (112.1 km) and Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC) (167.9 km).
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How long does it take to get from Custer to the airport?
Getting from Custer to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) takes about 50 minutes - 1 hour.
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How do I get to Custer?
We recommend flying into Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which is approximately 52.5 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is On-site Rental Car, reaching downtown in about 50 minutes - 1 hour.
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How many airports does Custer have?
Custer has 3 airports: Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) and Gillette-Campbell County Airport (GCC).