Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)
Medium airport · Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Asheville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAVL |
| IATA | AVL |
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°26'8" W 82°32'31" 35.43549, -82.54185 |
| Location | Asheville, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,002 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Asheville Regional Airport at a glance
Asheville Regional Airport is a medium airport in Asheville, North Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as AVL. The field elevation of 2,165 ft (660 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAVL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 8,002 ft (2439 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAVL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Asheville Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport | KGSP | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Greenville Downtown Airport | KGMU | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Anderson Regional Airport | KAND | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Hickory Regional Airport | KHKY | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | KTRI | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Asheville Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,165 ft field elevation of Asheville Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Asheville Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Asheville Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Asheville Regional Airport is KAVL, and its IATA code is AVL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Asheville Regional Airport above sea level?
Asheville Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet (660 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Asheville Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.4355, -82.5419 — in Asheville, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, about 67 km away.
Does KAVL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAVL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Asheville Regional Airport?
Asheville Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,002 ft (2439 m) with a ASP surface.