5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Would be convenient for large families getting out of a car together without feeling rushed like you do at larger airports.”
Jill House5★ on Google
Airports / Alabama / HSV
Medium airport · HSV
Huntsville International Airport.
Huntsville, Alabama · 629 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
2,361 ratings
0
Operators based
629
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Huntsville, AlabamaELEV 629 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
2,361
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
629
Field elevation
feet above sea level
5
Nearest alternate
nm to HUA
Field standing
#16 / 32
Alabama airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 2361 Google ratings , ranked against 32 rated AL fields.
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
Redstone Army Air Field (HUA), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Huntsville International Airport (KHSV / HSV) is a mid-sized airport serving Huntsville, Alabama. The airport sits 629 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into HSV for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Redstone Army Air Field (HUA, 5 nm), Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL, 42 nm), and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM, 64 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 12,600-foot paved runway, HSV can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from HSV depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Carl T. Jones Field. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Huntsville.
1 FBO serves KHSV. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Huntsville
Your FBO? Claim it, freeDubbed the Rocket City for its role space exploration, Huntsville features the second-highest concentration of technology employment in the United States, second only to California's Silicon Valley. Recreational opportunities range from the performing arts to an afternoon spent fishing or hiking in the beautiful natural surroundings of North Alabama.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.375
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +18 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
Terminal & facilities
“I really loved how this airport has parking spots under the drive thru for arrivals and departures.”
Jill House5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Huntsville International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KHSV
IATA
HSV
FAA / Local
HSV
Elevation
629 ft
Coordinates
34.6362° N · 86.7744° 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 AL fields
state range 17–1,032 ft
At 629 ft, HSV sits higher than 81% of the 42 Alabama fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,600 ft
- 18R/36L12,600 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18L/36R10,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,600 ft
HSV's 12,600 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.
- 5nmHUARedstone Army Air FieldRedstone Arsnl Huntsville
- 42nmMSLNorthwest Alabama Regional AirportMuscle Shoals
- 64nmBHMBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportBirmingham
- 78nmANBAnniston Regional AirportAnniston
- 81nmCHAChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)Chattanooga
- 82nmRMGRichard B Russell AirportRome
Location
Open the full mapKHSV · Huntsville International Airport · Huntsville, AL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HSV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 444 nm | 1h 26m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 514 nm | 1h 36m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 517 nm | 1h 36m |
| Houston (HOU) | 526 nm | 1h 37m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 589 nm | 1h 46m |
| Austin (AUS) | 612 nm | 1h 49m |
| Miami (MIA) | 628 nm | 1h 52m |
| New York (TEB) | 709 nm | 2h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HSV?
- Huntsville International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,600 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 HSV?
- Huntsville International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,600 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Huntsville International Airport?
- One FBO serves HSV: Signature Flight Support Huntsville. 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 HSV?
- The closest alternate is Redstone Army Air Field (HUA), about 5 nm away, followed by Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HSV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 26m (444 nm), Dallas about 1h 36m (514 nm), Washington DC about 1h 36m (517 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.