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, commercially active airport featuring Class C airspace, IFR capabilities, an 8,001-foot runway, and requires pilot awareness of hilly terrain, smoke stacks, and migratory birds.
Hendersonville Airport (0A7) is a smaller, privately-owned public-use airport with a vintage feel, limited to daylight VFR operations only due to faded runway markings, and offers no instrument procedures.
Pilots flying into Hendersonville (0A7) must exercise caution due to its shorter 3,075-foot runway, potential strong winds (over 10 knots), and numerous close-proximity obstacles on the north side and near Runway 33.

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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.