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Nearest Airport to Asheville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Asheville is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 132 km away.

Closest airport AVL Asheville Regional Airport 18 km · 11 mi · ~20 min by car
Closest international TYS McGhee Tyson Airport 132 km · 82 mi · ~2 h 22 min by car

Airports near Asheville

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    Asheville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAsheville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AVL 18 km11 mi · ~20 min
  2. 2
    Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville/Greer/Spartanburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    GSP 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
  3. 3
    Greenville Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesGreenville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GMU 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
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    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport Flag of United StatesBlountville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    TRI 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
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    Hickory Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHickory, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HKY 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  6. 6
    Anderson Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAnderson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    AND 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
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    Western Carolina Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAndrews, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
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    McGhee Tyson Airport Flag of United StatesKnoxville/Maryville, United States · International Airports in United States
    TYS 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
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    Charlotte Douglas International Airport Flag of United StatesCharlotte, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    CLT 152 km95 mi · ~2 h 43 min
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    Concord-Padgett Regional Airport Flag of United StatesConcord, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    USA 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Asheville; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Asheville?

The nearest airport to Asheville is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), about 18 km (11 mi) away. The closest large international airport is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), 132 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Asheville?

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is 132 km from Asheville in a straight line — roughly 2 h 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Asheville?

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) — 84 km, Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) — 86 km and Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) — 98 km.

How long does it take to get from Asheville to Asheville Regional Airport?

About 20 min by car for the 18 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.