Asheville Regional Airport – AVL Airport
A Class C airport, Asheville Regional Airport is located near the town of Fletcher, the southern area of downtown Asheville. The Federal Aviation Administration classifies the airport as a small hub. The airport will primarily serve as a commercial service facility. Asheville Regional Airport currently operates daily flight schedules to major hubs, such as Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Washington. The airport also serves seasonal flights Vero Beach, Florida, and Denver. In 2018, the airport of Asheville, North Carolina set a record of catering 1.1 million passengers and is expected to increase the next several years.
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Established in 1961, Asheville Regional Airport covers 900 acres with an asphalt runway. A renovation budget of $20-million begun to improve the airport's facilities and services, as well as for expansion by 1987. In 2009, another renovation project was finished with the addition of rental car desks, security enhancements, offices, and guest service centers. The addition of guest service center facility made it easier for travelers to inquire about Cedar Mountain or Black Mountain, a popular tourist destination. In 2018, the airport served 203 flight schedules every day, with a total of 74,026 aircraft operations.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the closest hotels from the AVL Airport is the top-rated 3-star Clarion Inn Asheville Airport. Travelers can check-in at Comfort Inn Asheville Airport or at Courtyard by Marriott Asheville Airport, during their stay at Asheville. These airports are near the airport, with less than 10-minutes of travel time, making it convenient for travelers to get to the airport on time.
Asheville Regional Airport is an alternative airport when visiting this part of the region.
