Asheville Regional Airport (IATA code: AVL, ICAO code: KAVL) is a civil airport located in Fletcher, in western North Carolina, about 24 km south of downtown Asheville, in the United States. It is the main commercial airport serving western North Carolina and connects the Asheville region and the Blue Ridge Mountains with numerous destinations across the United States.
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Contact information
Flight departures and arrivals
Check real-time flight status at Asheville Airport (AVL). Review schedules and possible delays before heading to the terminal or arranging your transportation.
Transportation and ground access
Asheville Regional Airport is located along Airport Road / Highway 280, close to Interstate 26. Ground transportation options include taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, hotel and private shuttles, and rental cars. Due to the ongoing AVL Forward expansion project, some ground access routes may change temporarily.
Since September 2026, taxi and ride-app pickups have taken place in a designated area south of the new rental car center and baggage claim area.
The pickup area is approximately a six-minute walk from the terminal. Passengers may also use the airport’s parking shuttles from the stops located in front of the terminal.
Apple Country Public Transit provides service toward Hendersonville.
Schedules and frequencies may vary, so passengers should check the current timetable before traveling.
Since May 2026, rental car counters have been located in a new facility next to the new baggage claim area.
During the AVL Forward construction project, access from the terminal may include a signed outdoor walking route.
Private transportation companies, car services and limousine providers also operate between the airport and Asheville, Hendersonville and other destinations across western North Carolina.
Distinctive featureWestern North Carolina’s primary commercial air gateway, with an identity closely connected to Asheville, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the region’s local arts and culture.
Airport facilities
Location
- Country United States
- Region North Carolina
- Subregion Buncombe and Henderson Counties
- Locality Fletcher
- Elevation 660 m (2165 ft)
- Coordinates 35.436113, -82.542048
Airlines and destinations
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 Allegiant Air
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Denver (DEN) Newark - Liberty (EWR) Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood (FLL) Orlando - Sanford (SFB) Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ) Orlando (MCO) Showing 6 of 10 · Show more destinations |
 NetJets Aviation
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Charlotte-Douglas (CLT) Washington - Reagan National (DCA) Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ) Raleigh-Durham (RDU) New Orleans - Louis Armstrong (MSY) Greensboro - Piedmont Triad (GSO) Showing 6 of 8 · Show more destinations |
 American Airlines
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Chicago - O'Hare (ORD) Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Miami (MIA) New York - LaGuardia (LGA) Charlotte-Douglas (CLT) Philadelphia (PHL) Showing 6 of 7 · Show more destinations |
 Delta Air Lines
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Atlanta (ATL) New York - LaGuardia (LGA) Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) |
 Envoy Air
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Chicago - O'Hare (ORD) Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Miami (MIA) Washington - Reagan National (DCA) |
 Republic Airways
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Chicago - O'Hare (ORD) New York - LaGuardia (LGA) Newark - Liberty (EWR) Boston - Logan (BOS) |
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Nearby airports
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Greenville-Spartanburg Airport (GSP) 41.6 mi (66.9 km)
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Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) 72.2 mi (116.2 km)
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Knoxville - McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) 85.6 mi (137.7 km)
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Charlotte-Douglas Airport (CLT) 91.1 mi (146.6 km)
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Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) 131.3 mi (211.3 km)
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Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) 146.5 mi (235.8 km)