By Air in Great Smoky Mtns. NP

By Air

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), one of the most pleasant and modern airports in the South, is served by ASA/Delta Connection, Continental Express, Northwest, and US Airways. In 2005 the airport completed a $20-million expansion and improvement project. There are nonstop flights to and from Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Minneapolis, Newark, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham, and Washington (Ronald Reagan). US Airways Express serves the Hickory Airport (HKY), about 40 mi from Blowing Rock.

Airport Information

Asheville Regional Airport (708 Airport Rd., Fletcher. 828/684-2226. www.flyavl.com). Hickory Airport (U.S. 321. 828/323-7408. www.flyavl.com).

Carriers

ASA/Delta Connection (800/221-1212. www.delta.com). Continental Express (800/523-3273. www.continental.com). Northwest (800/225-2525. www.nwa.com). US Airways (800/428-4322. www.usair.com).