North Carolina Airports

There are four major airports and several regional airports in the state of North Carolina. Most flights to and from the regional airports connect through the Charolotte-Douglas International Airport.

Major Airports

Charlotte-Douglas International Airport

• Airport Code: CLT


• Directions: From Route I-85, take Exit 33 to the Billy Graham Parkway and follow signs to the airport for about on and one-half miles. The airport exit is at the Josh Birmingham Parkway.


• Terminal: There is one terminal with five concourses. Be prepared for a bit of a hike between connecting flights, especially if connecting between regional and major airlines, although several moving walkways located in the airport do help a lot. See PDF Terminal Maps for CLT


• Service: In addition to being a major hub for U.S. Airways, several other airlines provide international, national and regional service. See Airline and Flight Information.


• Airport Web Site: Charlotte-Douglas International Airport Web Site

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

• Airport Code: RDU


• Directions: Raleigh-Durham International Airport is centrally located. It is seven miles from Research Triangle Park, ten miles southeast of Durham and miles northwest of Raleigh. Exits from major area highways are I-40 Exits 284B or 285, I-540 Exit 2A Aviation Parkway/RDU Airport and follow signs to the airport and US 70 Exit 293 Aviation Parkway/Westgate Road and follow signs to the airport.


• Terminal: There are two terminals, A and C. See Terminal Maps for RDU


• Service: Several airlines provide international, national and regional service. See Airline and Flight Information.


• Airport Web Site: Raleigh-Durham International Airport Web Site

Piedmont Triad International Airport

• Airport Code: GSO


• Directions: With easy access to I-40, I-85, the Piedmont Triad International Airport Exit is off of NC Route 68 at 6415 Bryan Boulevard in Greensboro, North Carolina.


• Terminal: There is one terminal with two concourses. See the Upper Level (Gates) Terminal Map for PTI


• Service: The Piedmont Triad International Airport is currently served by American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta and Delta Commuters, Northwest, United and United Express, US Airways and US Airways Commuters. See Airline and Flight Information.


• Airport Web Site: Piedmont Triad International Airport Web Site

Wilmington International Airport

• Airport Code: ILM


• Directions: Wilmington International Airport is located at 1740 Airport Boulevard in Wilmington, North Carolina. See a map.


• Terminal: There is one terminal with one concourse. Terminal Map for ILM


• Service: Non-Stop flights are scheduled to New York (LGA), Atlanta. Charlotte and Philadelphia with one-stop connecting service to hundreds of domestic and international destinations. See Airline and Flight Information.


• Airport Web Site: Wilmington International Airport

Regional Airports with Commercial Service

Several regional airports are located in key areas throughout the state of North Carolina, providing air service within easy reach of most destinations.

• Albert J. Ellis Airport (JAX) - 264 Albert J. Ellis Airport Road. Richlands, North Carolina outside of Jacksonville, North Carolina in Onslow County


• Craven Regional Airport (EWN) - 200 Terminal Drive New Bern, North Carolina (off of Route 70 east of downtown New Bern)


• Kinston Regional Jetport (ISO) - Airport Road, Kinston, North Carolina


• Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - Located on I-26, 15 miles from Asheville and 9 miles from Hendersonville, Asheville Regional Airport is the only airport with commercial air service in Western North Carolina


• Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) - Greenville, North Carolina (252-758-4707)


• Fayetteville Airport (FAY) - 400 Airport Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina.