Fayetteville is a large city in south-central North Carolina, about an hour's drive from the Atlantic coast. It is the state's sixth-largest city. The area is thought to have been settled at least 12,000 years ago by Cape Fear Indians. It was later occupied by those sympathetic to the British cause during the American Revolution. After the Revolution, Fayetteville played a key role in the development of the American government. The U.S. Constitution was discussed and debated in Fayetteville prior to its formalization. Today the city is often associated with such major military bases as Fort Bragg and the Pope Air Force Base, which are within its reach. Residents and visitors to Fayetteville have a choice of several airports that service the area.
Fayetteville Regional Airport is the closest commercial airport to the city of Fayetteville. It is located only a few minutes from the downtown and services commercial airlines. The two largest airlines that fly into Fayetteville Regional Airport are Delta and US Airways. Delta flights usually run between Fayetteville and the nearby Delta hub in Atlanta. US Airways flights fly between Fayetteville and Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite its small size, the airport does provide several rental car counters and an extensive list of taxi services.
Fayetteville Regional Airport
400 Airport Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306
910-433-1160
flyfay.ci.fayetteville.nc.us
Raleigh Durham International Airport is located about 1 hour north of Fayetteville in the city of Morrisville. Most of the major U.S. airline carriers fly into Raleigh Durham, providing an extensive set of flight options. The airport offers numerous rental car counters as well as nearby access to regional buses and Amtrak rail services. A food court and many shops are on the premises to make any stay, delay or layover as convenient as possible. An express spa, shoe shine and flower shop help round out the offerings. The airport services international destinations.
Raleigh Durham International Airport
2400 W. Terminal Blvd.
Morrisville, NC 27623
919-840-2123
rdu.com
Florence Regional Airport is a 90-minute drive south of Fayetteville in neighboring South Carolina. The small airport primarily services US Airways and Delta flights. Private aviation is also serviced by the airport. A small lounge works as the waiting area for travelers and their families, and some vending machines are available. Several rental car companies have counters at the airport for added convenience. The airport is also a terminal for the Pee Dee public bus system in Florence, which offers quick access to the nearby mall and shopping and residential centers.
Florence Regional Airport
2100 Terminal Dr.
Florence, SC 29506
843-669-5001
florencescairport.com
