Medium airport · Asheville, United States
Asheville Regional Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2019–2023 categorized it as a small-hub primary commercial service facility. Its IATA code is AVL. Its ICAO code is KAVL. It has 1 runway, longest 8,002 ft (ASP). Elevation 2,165 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Asheville, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | AVL |
| ICAO code | KAVL |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,002 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 2,165 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 35.4355° N, 82.5419° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Asheville Regional Airport is known for
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2019–2023 categorized it as a small-hub primary commercial service facility.
History
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2019–2023 categorized it as a small-hub primary commercial service facility. In 2023 it served an all-time record number of passengers for the airport, 2,246,411, an increase of 22.2% over 2022. Between 2016 and 2026, air carrier operations at the airport increased by more than 300 percent.
Official website: https://flyavl.com — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Asheville Regional Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Biltmore Estate · United States · 7.2 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Asheville Regional Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site · United States · 12.7 miles away
- Pisgah View State Park · United States · 13.0 miles away
- Chimney Rock State Park · United States · 16.4 miles away
- Saluda Grade State Trail · United States · 18.3 miles away
- Jones Gap State Park · United States · 21.5 miles away
- Caesars Head State Park · United States · 22.3 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
41.5 miles awayGreenville Downtown Airport
42.0 miles awayPickens County Airport
44.2 miles awayDonaldson Field Airport
47.7 miles awaySpartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Asheville Regional Airport?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2019–2023 categorized it as a small-hub primary commercial service facility.
What is the airport code for Asheville Regional Airport?
Asheville Regional Airport — its IATA code is AVL and its ICAO code is KAVL.
Where is Asheville Regional Airport located?
Asheville Regional Airport serves Asheville, United States. Its coordinates are 35.4355° N, 82.5419° W.
What is the history of Asheville Regional Airport?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2019–2023 categorized it as a small-hub primary commercial service facility. In 2023 it served an all-time record number of passengers for the airport, 2,246,411, an increase of 22.2% over 2022.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3387
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asheville_Regional_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.