4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“This facility was incredibly clean, the staff members were friendly, and the announcements were easy to hear.”
Stephen Riegel5★ on Google
Airports / North Carolina / AVL
Medium airport · AVL
Asheville Regional Airport.
Asheville, North Carolina · 2,165 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
3,385 ratings
0
Operators based
2,165
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Asheville, North CarolinaELEV 2,165 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
3,385
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
2,165
Field elevation
feet above sea level
36
Nearest alternate
nm to GSP
Field standing
36 nm
To the nearest alternate
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL / AVL) is a mid-sized airport serving Asheville, North Carolina. The field lies at an elevation of 2,165 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
AVL has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP, 36 nm), Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU, 37 nm), and Anderson Regional Airport (AND, 57 nm). AVL offers a single 8,002-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Asheville, NC destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from AVL, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KAVL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Asheville
Your FBO? Claim it, freeKnown for its historic architecture, vibrant arts scene and famous 19th century Biltmore estate. This local town packs a punch. Former factory buildings house artists’ studios in the River Arts District. Check out the local cuisine with a fine range of local breweries.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Unicom 130.275
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Wheelchair access
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“This facility was incredibly clean, the staff members were friendly, and the announcements were easy to hear.”
Stephen Riegel5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Asheville Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KAVL
IATA
AVL
FAA / Local
AVL
Elevation
2,165 ft
Coordinates
35.4355° N · 82.5419° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NC fields
state range 10–3,179 ft
At 2,165 ft, AVL sits higher than 97% of the 58 North Carolina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,002 ft
- 17/358,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,002 ft
AVL's 8,002 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 36nmGSPGreenville-Spartanburg International AirportGreenville/Greer/Spartanburg
- 37nmGMUGreenville Downtown AirportGreenville
- 57nmANDAnderson Regional AirportAnderson
- 59nmHKYHickory Regional AirportHickory
- 63nmTRITri-Cities Regional TN/VA AirportBlountville
- 66nmKRHPWestern Carolina Regional AirportAndrews
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKAVL · Asheville Regional Airport · Asheville, NC
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from AVL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 206 nm | 53m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 322 nm | 1h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 466 nm | 1h 29m |
| New York (TEB) | 515 nm | 1h 36m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 540 nm | 1h 39m |
| Miami (MIA) | 590 nm | 1h 46m |
| Boston (BED) | 673 nm | 1h 58m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 727 nm | 2h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use AVL?
- Asheville Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 8,002 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at AVL?
- Asheville Regional Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Asheville Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves AVL: Signature Flight Support Asheville. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to AVL?
- The closest alternate is Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), about 36 nm away, followed by Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from AVL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 53m (206 nm), Washington DC about 1h 9m (322 nm), Chicago about 1h 29m (466 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.