Asheville Regional Airport
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- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
About Ashville Regional Airport
Credit: redlegsfan21 on Flickr.
Asheville Regional Airport is an airport serving Asheville, North Carolina. The airport facilitates domestic flights within the US, mainly to destinations on the East Coast.
There are no airlines that currently use Asheville Regional as a hub. However, Allegiant Air use it as a focus city and have a crew base at the airport.
What is the airport code for Asheville Regional Airport?
The airport code for Asheville Regional Airport is AVL.
Airport Location
Asheville Regional Airport is located south of downtown Asheville. It's around a 20/25-minute drive to the airport from downtown Asheville.
Facilities
Asheville Regional Airport has a range of facilities. But, currently, it has no airprot lounges.
Facilities Include:
- WIFI
- Shopping
- Dining
- Passenger assistance
- Charging stations
- ATMs
- Business center
- Parking facilities
- Car rental
Runways
| Direction | Length (m) | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,439 | Asphalt |
Runway 17/35 is the primary runway at the airport. It was reconstructed in 2019 after not meeting the requirements from the Federal Aviation Administration. After the reconstruction, the runway's name changed from 16/34 to 17/35.
Terminals
Asheville Regional Airport has one terminal building that has undergone a number of renovations and expansion projects since it was opened in 1961, with the most recent updates coming in 2009 with general improvements and in 2017 with a large car park being opened outside the terminal.
Airlines that fly to Asheville Regional Airport
There are no airlines that are primarily based at Asheville airport. However, Allegiant Air has a crew base at the airport.
Below is a table of all airlines that fly to/from the airport.
| AIRLINE | COUNTRY FROM |
|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | USA |
| American Eagle | USA |
| Delta & Delta Connection | USA |
| Elite Airways | USA |
| Spirit Airlines | USA |
| United Express | USA |
Top Destinations
2018| Rank | Destination | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta, Georgia | 142,940 | Delta |
| 2 | Charlotte Douglas, North Carolina | 114,260 | American Airlines |
| 3 | Newark Liberty, New Jersey | 52,800 | Allegiant, United |
| 4 | Chicago–O'Hare, Illinois | 48,770 | United |
| 5 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 48,680 | Allegiant, Spirit |
How to get to Asheville Regional Airport
By driving
Car rental and parking are both available at the airport. The main car rental company at the airport is Budget Car Rental.
The airport can be accessed off of Interstate 26.
By bus
Asheville public transit bus South Route 3 travels between the airport and downtown Asheville regularly and only costs $1 USD per person.
By taxi
Taxis can be pre-ordered online or by phone and will take you to the airport. Taxis generally cost $2.50 USD per mile with a base starting fare of $2.50 USD.
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