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3About Blackwater
Blackwater lies in the Isle of Wight's rural heart, roughly halfway between Newport and Ventnor. Most visitors arrive via ferry then follow the A3054 or A3020 towards Newport before turning onto quiet country lanes. The village connects easily to the island's road network, with Newport just 10 minutes north and the southern coast accessible via the A3020 through Rookley. Electric vehicle drivers will find over 150 public fast chargers across the island. The village sits near Bembridge Airport, one of southern England's few remaining grass airstrips where vintage aircraft still operate.
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Blackwater is in England, at 50.667, -1.283 - about 12 km north-east of Limerstone.
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What is the closest airport to Blackwater?
The closest airport to Blackwater is Southampton Airport, 58 km (about 1 h 23 min by car). Other airports nearby: Bournemouth Airport.