Asheville Regional (KAVL), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL) sits at 2,164 feet elevation in the mountains of western North Carolina, roughly 36 nautical miles from Greenville, SC. The field is towered and operates a single asphalt runway long enough to handle the range of business jets that make up more than a third of its annual operations. Nearest customs clearance is available at Greenville-Spartanburg International, and the airport carries both 100LL and Jet A fuel.
Runways
Asheville Regional has one paved runway, 17/35, 8,002 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Asheville Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Asheville Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Greenville Spartanburg International (KGSP), 36 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Asheville Regional recorded 18,121 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June and July. Business aviation traffic at KAVL is concentrated in the summer and early fall months, with June through October showing the highest monthly operations of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 2,242 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Asheville Regional averages 4.1 days above 90°F in July, 21.6 freeze days in January and 0.9 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.3°F, and January the coldest, at 48.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Asheville Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
When the tower is closed, activate MALSR on runways 17 and 35, PAPI on runways 17 and 35, and HIRL on runway 17/35 via CTAF.
Flocks of migratory birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 440/F/A/X/T
For the Asheville Regional Airport aircraft diversions emergency contingency plan and facility constraints, contact airport administration.
When the control tower is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC for clearance delivery.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Asheville Regional has five airfields within 39 NM. The closest is Mountain Air, 27.75 NM north.
Part of the Greenville and Spartanburg area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does KAVL have on-site customs clearance?
Asheville Regional Airport does not have on-site customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is Greenville-Spartanburg International, located about 36 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to route their clearance through that airport or coordinate an alternate clearance option in advance. Dispatchers planning international legs into KAVL should build this detour into fuel and timing calculations rather than assuming a local clearance option.
What runway does Asheville Regional Airport offer for business aviation arrivals?
Asheville Regional Airport operates a single runway, 17/35, with an asphalt surface measuring 8,002 feet long and 150 feet wide. This length accommodates the large majority of business jet types operating into KAVL without runway-length restrictions. The airport is towered, and lighting on this runway, including MALSR and HIRL, is pilot-activated on the CTAF when the tower is closed. No secondary runway is available, so crosswind planning should factor in the single-runway orientation.
When is the control tower staffed at KAVL?
Asheville Regional Airport's attendance schedule is listed as all day, every day, meaning the tower operates on a continuous basis year-round. Outside any period the tower is not staffed, pilots activate MALSR approach lighting and PAPI on runways 17 and 35, along with HIRL runway edge lighting, via CTAF. Clearance delivery when the tower is closed is handled by Atlanta ARTCC rather than local ground personnel. Dispatchers should confirm current tower hours directly with airport administration given the operational notes tied to this schedule.
How busy is business aviation traffic at KAVL, and does it vary by season?
Asheville Regional Airport recorded 18,121 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 48,024 total annual operations. Traffic is notably seasonal, with monthly business aviation operations climbing from roughly 770 in February to a peak above 2,200 in June. The summer and early fall months, particularly June through October, carry the heaviest business aviation volume of the year. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KAVL during peak summer or fall weeks should anticipate higher ramp and traffic congestion than the winter months.
What wildlife hazard should crews be aware of at Asheville Regional Airport?
Asheville Regional Airport has recorded flocks of migratory birds on and in the vicinity of the airport. This is a standing general remark in the airport's operational data, relevant to approach and departure planning at KAVL. Crews should brief for potential bird activity during arrival and departure phases, particularly during migratory periods. No specific runway or seasonal restriction tied to this hazard is specified beyond the general advisory.