Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL) sits 9 miles south of Asheville, North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The single 8,000 ft runway handles every current business jet. Field elevation 2,165 ft, no density-altitude concerns. Asheville is the structural southern-Appalachian luxury leisure destination — Biltmore Estate, Inn on Biltmore, plus the broader Hot Springs / Highlands / Cashiers luxury corridor (some via KMRN Morganton or KHKY Hickory). Heavy October leaf-peeping + summer charter flow. Ground time to downtown Asheville is 15 minutes; Biltmore is 10.
Frequently asked questions about Asheville Regional Airport
What is KAVL airport?+
KAVL is the ICAO code for Asheville Regional Airport (IATA AVL), located in Asheville, NC.
What does AVL stand for?+
AVL is the IATA code for Asheville Regional Airport (ICAO KAVL) in Asheville, NC.
Where is Asheville Regional Airport?+
Asheville Regional Airport is located in Asheville, NC.
Does Asheville Regional Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Asheville Regional Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Asheville Regional Airport?+
The longest runway at Asheville Regional Airport measures 8,002 ft (2,439 m).
What is the elevation of Asheville Regional Airport?+
Asheville Regional Airport sits at 2,165 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Asheville Regional Airport in?+
Asheville Regional Airport operates on America/New_York.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Asheville Regional Airport?+
SkyAccess currently tracks 4 departing and 1 arriving private-jet empty legs at Asheville Regional Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.