Flying to Asheville? Here's Where To Land

These airports give you quick access to all the Asheville area offers.

Tuesday, November 08, 2022 at 10:15 AM ET

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Asheville, which is known for its outdoor activities, active arts scene, and its eclectic downtown vibe, offers a couple of convenient airports for GA pilots. [Credit: Adobe Stock]

Key Takeaways:

Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL) is a larger, commercial-capable airport with Class C airspace, IFR procedures, fuel services, and requires pilots to be aware of hilly terrain, nearby smoke stacks, and potential bird activity.
Hendersonville Airport (0A7) is a smaller, vintage general aviation airport with unique operational limitations including daylight-only operations, no instrument procedures, and a shorter runway requiring caution due to strong winds and numerous nearby obstacles.

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There are a couple of great airport options for those flying into the Asheville, North Carolina, area.

Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville Regional Airport is located 9 miles south of the city. The airport elevation is 2,164 feet and it sits in hilly terrain. The runway is orientated 17/35 and measures 8,001 feet by 150 feet. Right traffic is used for Runway 35.