Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

AVL at a glance

Asheville Regional Airport is a small airport that is in the middle of the AVL Forward terminal project. The new North Concourse and TSA checkpoint opened in 2025, the new rental car counters opened on May 20, 2026, and the project is expected to finish around the end of 2027 or early 2028.

AVL has no lounges, so passengers should plan on gate seating. The airport has free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal and a Guest Services Center in baggage claim.

Main airlines: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines operate scheduled service from Asheville, with nonstop flights to major regional and national destinations.

FAA delay status for AVL

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at AVL right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 4 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at AVL

METARMETAR KAVL 101154Z 35004KT 7SM OVC020 12/11 A3020 RMK AO1 SLP214 P0004 60022 70022 T01220106 10161 20122 56005 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 6 h ago.

Active weather alerts

• High Wind WarningHigh Wind Warning issued October 10 at 12:19PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
• Wind AdvisoryWind Advisory issued October 10 at 12:19PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
• Flood AdvisoryFlood Advisory issued October 10 at 11:29AM EDT until October 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
• Flood WatchFlood Watch issued October 10 at 10:00AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

On-time performance at AVL

Based on 2,756 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Terminals

Moving between terminals

AVL is a small airport, so walks are short. Construction changes the walking paths from time to time, so follow the signs. Arriving passengers who need a rental car follow a marked outdoor pathway from the ticket lobby to the rental car counters next to the new baggage claim.

Terminal guide →

Getting to and from AVL

• Shuttle

  AVL parking shuttles

  Complimentary shuttles run from the curb in front of the ticket lobby and in front of the baggage claim entrance. They go to the Standard and Shuttle lots and the ride app and taxi pickup area. You can track them in real time in the Passio GO! app.

• Rideshare and taxi

  Ride app and taxi pickup

  Uber, Lyft and taxis use a designated lot just south of the new rental car center and baggage claim. It is about a four to six minute walk from the terminal, or you can take any parking shuttle from the curb.

• Bus

  ART route South 3

  Asheville Redefines Transit route South 3 runs daily between the airport and the Downtown ART Station, for a one-way fare of $1.00.

• Hotel shuttle

  Hotel shuttles

  Hotel shuttles pick up across from the baggage claim entrance, on the other side of Terminal Drive near the parking garage. Confirm the pickup time with your hotel.

All ground transportation →

Tips for AVL

• Allow extra time on arrival because the terminal is under construction. The airport asks passengers to plan for this.
• Use the Passio GO! app to see the parking shuttle locations in real time.
• The airport is in Fletcher, not in downtown Asheville. Plan the trip into the city with the ART bus or a rideshare.
• Use the Cell Phone Lot when you are picking up passengers. The curb is kept clear for traffic.

Frequently asked questions