Asheville Regional Airport — Asheville, United States

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Searching for an airport code near Asheville? Asheville Regional Airport is identified as AVL (ICAO: KAVL).

Distance & flight time from AVL

Asheville Regional Airport

Asheville Regional Airport serves Asheville, North Carolina, a city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the state's western region. The field's elevation of 2,165 feet is served by a single runway that handles a growing volume of scheduled airline traffic despite the airport's modest infrastructure footprint. Asheville's popularity as a tourist destination, known for mountain scenery, breweries, and the nearby Biltmore Estate, has driven steady passenger growth at this regional airport in recent years. Several major U.S. carriers offer connecting service through hub cities such as Charlotte and Atlanta, linking western North Carolina to the wider national network. Even with just the one strip, Asheville Regional Airport has expanded its terminal facilities to accommodate rising demand from both leisure and business travelers.

Runways at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
17/358002 ft (2439 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP124.65 MHz
ATISATIS120.2 MHz
CTAFCTAF121.1 MHz
GNDGND121.9 MHz
TWRTWR121.1 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.95 MHz

Airports near Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

Visitors booking a Blue Ridge Mountains getaway search AVL to compare direct flight options against connecting through Charlotte, since Asheville Regional now offers considerably more nonstop routes than it did a decade ago.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Asheville Regional Airport?

The IATA code for Asheville Regional Airport is AVL.

What is the ICAO code for Asheville Regional Airport?

The ICAO code for Asheville Regional Airport is KAVL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.