Smith Reynolds Airport (KINT), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Smith Reynolds Airport (KINT) is a towered, public-use airport in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sitting at 969 feet elevation and about 14 nautical miles from the metro area it serves. It handled just over 10,000 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for the large majority of that traffic. The field offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, onsite CBP customs inspection services, and a USDA compliance agreement, making it a workable option for international as well as domestic business aircraft. Piedmont Triad International, roughly 14 nautical miles to the east, is the nearest comparable neighboring airport.
Runways
Smith Reynolds Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 15/33, is 6,655 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Smith Reynolds Airport 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
Smith Reynolds Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Smith Reynolds Airport recorded 7,964 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KINT is concentrated in the spring and early autumn months, with September the busiest and December the quietest, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 795 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Smith Reynolds Airport averages 13.3 days above 90°F in July and 18.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.0°F, and January the coldest, at 48.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Smith Reynolds Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Greensboro Approach.
Lights operate from sunset to sunrise. When the tower is closed, activate via CTAF: MALSR on runway 33, REIL on runway 15, PAPI on runway 33, and HIRL on runway 15/33. MIRL on runway 04/22 is unavailable when the tower is closed.
Runway 04/22 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations for scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats. No Part 121 or Part 380 operations are permitted on this runway except for taxiing.
The approach ratio is 32:1 measured from the displaced threshold.
An arresting gear system, an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), is installed at the departure end of runway 15. It measures 304 feet in length by 170 feet in width.
PCR VALUE: 180/F/B/X/T
PCR VALUE: 1320/F/D/X/T
Airport surface conditions are not reported daily between 1630 and 0830 local time, nor on weekends and holidays.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Smith Reynolds Airport has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Piedmont Triad International (KGSO), 13.76 NM east.
Part of the North Carolina Triad area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KINT
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KINT?
Yes, Smith Reynolds Airport has customs on site, with CBP inspection services available. There is also a USDA compliance agreement in place, which supports arrivals carrying agricultural items. This is a US airport, so the customs presence covers international arrivals directly, not a cross-border traffic count. Dispatchers planning international legs into KINT can rely on onsite processing rather than routing to a nearby customs airport. No nearest alternate customs facility is listed, since none is needed here.
What runway options does KINT offer for business aviation traffic?
Smith Reynolds Airport has two paved runways: 15/33 at 6,655 feet and 04/22 at 3,938 feet, both 150 feet wide and asphalt. Runway 15/33 is the primary runway for longer-range business jets given its length. Runway 04/22 carries a restriction: it is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations above 9 seats, or non-scheduled operations above 30 seats, except for taxi. Runway 15 also has an Engineered Materials Arresting System, 304 feet long by 170 feet wide, at its departure end. This combination makes KINT workable for a range of business aircraft with runway-specific planning.
Does KINT see seasonal swings in business aviation traffic?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Smith Reynolds Airport (KINT) is not evenly spread across the year. Monthly bizav operations for 2025 range from a low of 523 in December to a high of 795 in September, according to FAA TFMSC data. Spring months, particularly March through May, and the September to October stretch also show elevated activity compared to summer and December. Dispatchers scheduling flexible trips may find shoulder-season months carry noticeably more traffic than the December low point. This pattern is worth factoring into slot and ramp planning at KINT.
What are summer and winter temperatures typically like at KINT?
Smith Reynolds Airport sees a clear seasonal temperature swing. July is the warmest month, with an average high near 88 degrees Fahrenheit and about 13.3 days per month reaching above 90 degrees. January and December are the coldest, with average highs in the low 50s and around 15 to 19 days per month dropping below freezing. April through October generally stay clear of freezing days. These figures give dispatchers a baseline for anticipating deicing needs in winter and heat-related performance planning in summer at KINT.
Are there lighting considerations when the tower is closed at KINT?
Yes, several lighting systems at Smith Reynolds Airport switch to pilot-controlled operation when the tower is closed. Runway 33 MALSR, runway 15 REIL, runway 33 PAPI, and the HIRL on runway 15/33 must be activated via CTAF in that scenario. However, the MIRL on runway 04/22 is unavailable entirely when the tower is closed. Lights otherwise operate from sunset to sunrise. Dispatchers arriving at KINT outside tower hours should plan CTAF activation for the 15/33 runway lighting and avoid relying on runway 04/22 lighting during those periods.