Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport – RWI Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport with code RWI is located at Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The airport is located about 11km from the center of Rocky Mount. The city is part of Nash and Edgecombe Counties. The airport is owned and operated by Rocky-Mount Wilson Airport Authority. Rocky Mount is geographically located in the Atlantic Coastal Plain Area of North Carolina. The community is within the vicinity of Tar River. The city has over 50,000 people and it is considered one of the most populous cities in the State. It is rank in number 6 for the cost of doing business and careers in United States.
Best Time to Visit
Piedmont Airlines is the main airline carrier that is operating in the city for twenty years. The number of travelers fell in 1999 when Southwest Airlines started its operations in the Raleigh Durham International Airport. They are offering flights the are inexpensive. US Airways Express was suspended in 2001. It was replaced by shuttle services going to RDU Airport. The airport is serving Knightdale and Lowes Grove.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Hampton Inn Wilson Downtown offers pool, fitness room and freebies to guests. It provides an appealing option for those who want to stay in the city. The four-story hotel has over 124 rooms with modern amenities. Affordable Suites Wilson is about 9 miles away from the airport. The aparthotel has about 33 air-conditioned rooms that feature DVD, Cable Television and Internet service.
Nearby facilities include Danville Regional Airport (DAN) and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB).
