# AVL — Asheville Regional Airport > Machine-readable reference for AVL. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/avl HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/avl Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/avl.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AVL.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T20:54:15.553+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Asheville Regional Airport - IATA: AVL - ICAO: KAVL - City: Asheville - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/New_York - Distance from city: 9 miles (14 km) south of downtown Asheville - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: .877M - Official website: https://flyavl.com ## Overview Welcome Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) stands out by delivering a local and artsy ambiance that feels more like a compact downtown Asheville food hall than a typical small regional airport. Situated just 9 miles south of Asheville's downtown, AVL weaves local culture into its features—from an impressive art gallery and live piano to locally sourced baked goods and regional gifts available at post-security concessions. The airport’s atmosphere and curated shops and eateries motivate some travelers to plan extra time at the airport to enjoy these surprises. At a glance Handling approximately 877,000 passengers annually, AVL maintains a singular passenger terminal used by airlines like Allegiant, American, and Delta. Despite its size, it covers essentials and beyond with a self-contained terminal where everything from food to amenities evokes Western North Carolina's local charm. The proximity to downtown Asheville makes it a convenient option for travelers, even as you explore destinations further afield. Terminals & layout AVL consists of one terminal that is straightforward yet packed with amenities. Within its walls, offerings such as Jimmy John’s, Tropical Smoothie Café, and th… ## Terminals (2) - **Passenger Terminal** — airlines: Allegiant, American, Delta, Sun Country, United URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/terminals/1 - **Main Terminal** — 12 gates · Concourse A concourses · airlines: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (5) - **Aletitude** — C1 · Concessions open at least one hour before the first departing flight’s boarding time and remain open through the last departure’s boarding time.[2] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/restaurants/aletitude - **Costa Coffee** — C1 · Concessions open at least one hour before the first departing flight’s boarding time and remain open through the last departure’s boarding time.[2] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/restaurants/costa-coffee - **Jimmy John's** — C1 · Concessions open at least one hour before the first departing flight’s boarding time and remain open through the last departure’s boarding time.[2] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/restaurants/jimmy-john-s - **The Goods@AVL** — C1 · Concessions open at least one hour before the first departing flight’s boarding time and remain open through the last departure’s boarding time.[2] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/restaurants/the-goods-avl - **Tropical Smoothie Café** — Concessions open at least one hour before the first departing flight’s boarding time and remain open through the last departure’s boarding time.[2] URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/restaurants/tropical-smoothie-cafe ## Shops (1) - **The Goods@AVL** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/shops/the-goods-avl ## Parking (6) - **Long-Term Parking Lot** — Long-term parking · $12/day, 3/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/parking/long-term-parking-lot - **Overflow Lots** — Economy parking as needed · $12/day, 3/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/parking/overflow-lots - **Overflow / Remote Parking** — Surface lot · Farther from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/parking/overflow-remote-parking - **Parking Garage** — Short-term parking · $17/day, /X/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/parking/parking-garage - **Short-Term Parking Lot** — Short-term parking · $30/day, 3/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/parking/short-term-parking-lot - **Shuttle Lot A** — Economy parking with shuttle · $12/day, 3/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/parking/shuttle-lot-a ## Ground transport (13) - **Apple Country Transit** — Public bus · 45-60 min including connection from airport area · $1-2 · Primarily weekday commuter-style headways; limited or no weekend service on some routes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/transport/apple-country-transit - **Asheville Rides Transit Route S3** — Public bus · 60-75 min including transfer and walk · $1-2 · Roughly every 30-60 min · limited hours, no late-night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/transport/asheville-rides-transit-route-s3 - **Ground Transportation Pickup Lot** — Shuttle transfer area · 2-5 min walk from baggage claim to signed pickup area · Used continuously whenever flights arrive; no independent schedule URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/transport/ground-transportation-pickup-lot - **Hotel and private shuttles** — Shuttle · 20–30 min to major Asheville hotels · $0-25 · Varies by hotel or operator URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/transport/hotel-and-private-shuttles - **Hotel Shuttles** — Courtesy shuttle · 10-20 min wait plus 5-10 min drive from nearby hotels · Often free for hotel guests; some properties may bundle into resort/parking fees per reviews · On-request within operating hours; typical cutoffs around 22:00-23:00 noted in reviews URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 20–25 min to downtown Asheville · $25-45 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/transport/lyft - **On-site Rental Cars** — Rental car · 5-15 min to walk from gate to counter and pick up keys; 20-25 min drive AVL–downtown · Highly variable; user reports range widely by season, often $50-100+/day during peak periods · Available daily aligned with flight schedules; counters may close overnight per user reports URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/transport/on-site-rental-cars - **Private Car Services** — Pre-arranged car · 20-30 min AVL–downtown; 45-90 min to more remote mountain rentals depending on distance · Highly variable; many reviews cite ~$80-150 for AVL to more distant cabins or group vans · By reservation only; advance booking strongly recommended for weekends/events URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/transport/private-car-services - **Regional bus and van services** — Bus · 25–45 min to Asheville area destinations · $10-35 · Limited scheduled departures URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/transport/regional-bus-and-van-services - **Ride App Services** — Uber and Lyft · 20-25 min AVL–downtown in normal traffic · $20-35 AVL–downtown in typical non-surge conditions reported by users · On-demand via apps; waits often 5-15 min, longer late night/early morning per user reports URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/transport/ride-app-services - **Taxi service from terminal curb** — Taxi · 20–25 min to downtown Asheville · $30-45 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/transport/taxi-service-from-terminal-curb - **Taxi Services** — Metered taxi · 20-25 min AVL–downtown in normal traffic · $30-40 AVL–downtown reported in user reviews · On-demand; small taxi line usually available whenever flights arrive URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/transport/taxi-services - **Uber** — Rideshare · 20–25 min to downtown Asheville · $25-45 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/avl/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: The Goods@AVL stock regional artisan products and snacks that are perfect for last-minute souvenirs. - _Money_: Attempting to park in the Shuttle Lot A from the start can save both time and a possible parking hassle during peak periods. - _Time_: All food vendors are after security and typically open one hour before the first flight, ensuring availability for early departures. - _Avoid_: First-timers should allow an extra 15 minutes to reach the separate ride-share pickup area across Airport Road by shuttle or on foot. - _Quiet_: The post-security art gallery and piano area offer a peaceful spot to wait with coffee, away from the bustling main gates. - _Local_: Consider public bus routes AVL S3 and Apple Country Transit as economical alternatives to rideshares during local festivals. - _Local_: Costa Coffee’s offerings include local baked goods, a nod to Asheville’s café spirit. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/AVL.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/avl/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/avl/departures — HTML page with live departures