Nearby Airports

Introduction ...

When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<1> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Thankful.

Please keep in mind that these airports were chosen based on their air-distance from Thankful. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.

For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.

Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Thankful.

Large Airports ...

Charlotte - Douglas Intl. (CLT/KCLT)
(60 miles [96.6 km] to the south southeast)
- Official website: https://www.cltairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: CLT ICAO: KCLT
- GPS Coordinates: 35.213741, -80.949069<2>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Charlotte - Douglas International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
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- Current Airport Weather for Charlotte - Douglas Intl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Piedmont Triad Intl. (GSO/KGSO)
(75 miles [120.7 km] to the east)
- Official website: https://flyfrompti.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: GSO ICAO: KGSO
- GPS Coordinates: 36.101326, -79.941123<3>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Piedmont Triad International Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
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- Current Airport Weather for Piedmont Triad Intl.
- Additional airport information:
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Greenville Airport (GSP/KGSP)
(95 miles [152.9 km] to the southwest)
- Official website: https://www.gspairport.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: GSP ICAO: KGSP
- GPS Coordinates: 34.895667, -82.218861<4>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Greenville - Spartanburg Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
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- Current Airport Weather for Greenville Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]

Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service ...

Concord Rgnl. (ICAO: KJQF)
(55 miles [88.5 km] to the southeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KJQF
- GPS Coordinates: 35.387775, -80.709136<5>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Concord Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
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- Current Airport Weather for Concord Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
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Smith Reynolds Airport (INT/KINT)
(59 miles [95 km] to the east)
- Official website: www.smithreynolds.org/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: INT ICAO: KINT
- GPS Coordinates: 36.133722, -80.222000<6>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Smith Reynolds Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
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- Current Airport Weather for Smith Reynolds Airport
- Additional airport information:
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Tri-Cities Rgnl. (TRI/KTRI)
(68 miles [109.4 km] to the west northwest)
- Official website: https://triflight.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: TRI ICAO: KTRI
- GPS Coordinates: 36.475222, -82.407417<7>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Tri-Cities Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Tri-Cities Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Asheville Rgnl. (AVL/KAVL)
(81 miles [130.4 km] to the west southwest)
- Official website: https://flyavl.com/
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: AVL ICAO: KAVL
- GPS Coordinates: 35.436194, -82.541806<8>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Asheville Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Asheville Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
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- Greeneville Muni. (GCY/KGCY)
  (85 miles [136.8 km] to the west)
  - Airport Identification Code:
    IATA: GCY ICAO: KGCY
  - GPS Coordinates: 36.192991, -82.815070<9>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Greeneville - Greene County Municipal Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
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  - Current Airport Weather for Greeneville Muni.
  - Additional airport information:
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- Spartanburg Downtown Meml. (ICAO: KSPA)
  (86 miles [138.4 km] to the south southwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KSPA
  - GPS Coordinates: 34.915722, -81.956500<10>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
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  - Current Airport Weather for Spartanburg Downtown Meml.
  - Additional airport information:
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- Greenville Downtown Airport (ICAO: KGMU)
  (101 miles [162.5 km] to the southwest)
  - Official website: www.greenvilledowntownairport.com/
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KGMU
  - GPS Coordinates: 34.847944, -82.350000<11>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Greenville Downtown Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Greenville Downtown Airport
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]

General Aviation Airports ...

Alexander Co. Airport (FAA ID: NC59)
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south southeast)
- GPS Coordinates: 35.850688, -81.143970<12>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Alexander County Airport
- Current Airport Weather for Alexander Co. Airport
Wilkes Co. Airport (ICAO: KUKF)
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KUKF
- GPS Coordinates: 36.222842, -81.098339<13>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Wilkes County Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Wilkes Co. Airport
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Hickory Rgnl. (HKY/KHKY)
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southwest)
- Airport Identification Code:
  IATA: HKY ICAO: KHKY
- GPS Coordinates: 35.741146, -81.389549<14>
  (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Hickory Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Hickory Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
Foothills Rgnl. (ICAO: KMRN)
(23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
- Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KMRN
- GPS Coordinates: 35.820234, -81.611412<15>
  (These coordinates were provided by the FAA)
- Jump to a Google Map centered on Foothills Regional Airport
- Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
- From SkyVector:
  [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
- Current Airport Weather for Foothills Rgnl.
- Additional airport information:
  [AirNav] [FlightAware]
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- Ashe Co. Airport (ICAO: KGEV)
  (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KGEV
  - GPS Coordinates: 36.432431, -81.419685<16>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Ashe County Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Ashe Co. Airport
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Statesville Rgnl. (ICAO: KSVH)
  (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
  - Airport Identification Code: ICAO: KSVH
  - GPS Coordinates: 35.764996, -80.953896<17>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Statesville Regional Airport
  - Flight Tracking: [FlightAware]
  - From SkyVector:
    [Chart] [Terminal Procedures]
  - Current Airport Weather for Statesville Rgnl.
  - Additional airport information:
    [AirNav] [FlightAware]
- Elkin Muni. (FAA ID: ZEF)
  (32 miles [51.5 km] to the east northeast)
  - GPS Coordinates: 36.280024, -80.786069<18>
    (These coordinates were provided by the GNIS)
  - Jump to a Google Map centered on Elkin Municipal Airport
  - Current Airport Weather for Elkin Muni.

Footnotes ...

<1>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Thankful), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.
<2>	GPS Coordinates for Charlotte - Douglas International Airport: Decimal: 35.21374, -80.949069 DDMMSS: 35° 12' 49", -80° 56' 56"
<3>	GPS Coordinates for Piedmont Triad International Airport: Decimal: 36.10132, -79.941123 DDMMSS: 36° 6' 4", -79° 56' 28"
<4>	GPS Coordinates for Greenville - Spartanburg Airport: Decimal: 34.89566, -82.218861 DDMMSS: 34° 53' 44", -82° 13' 7"
<5>	GPS Coordinates for Concord Regional Airport: Decimal: 35.38777, -80.709136 DDMMSS: 35° 23' 15", -80° 42' 32"
<6>	GPS Coordinates for Smith Reynolds Airport: Decimal: 36.13372, -80.222000 DDMMSS: 36° 8' 1", -80° 13' 19"
<7>	GPS Coordinates for Tri-Cities Regional Airport: Decimal: 36.47522, -82.407417 DDMMSS: 36° 28' 30", -82° 24' 26"
<8>	GPS Coordinates for Asheville Regional Airport: Decimal: 35.43619, -82.541806 DDMMSS: 35° 26' 10", -82° 32' 30"
<9>	GPS Coordinates for Greeneville - Greene County Municipal Airport: Decimal: 36.19299, -82.815070 DDMMSS: 36° 11' 34", -82° 48' 54"
<10>	GPS Coordinates for Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport: Decimal: 34.91572, -81.956500 DDMMSS: 34° 54' 56", -81° 57' 23"
<11>	GPS Coordinates for Greenville Downtown Airport: Decimal: 34.84794, -82.350000 DDMMSS: 34° 50' 52", -82° 20' 59"
<12>	GPS Coordinates for Alexander County Airport: Decimal: 35.85068, -81.143970 DDMMSS: 35° 51' 2", -81° 8' 38"
<13>	GPS Coordinates for Wilkes County Airport: Decimal: 36.22284, -81.098339 DDMMSS: 36° 13' 22", -81° 5' 54"
<14>	GPS Coordinates for Hickory Regional Airport: Decimal: 35.74114, -81.389549 DDMMSS: 35° 44' 28", -81° 23' 22"
<15>	GPS Coordinates for Foothills Regional Airport: Decimal: 35.82023, -81.611412 DDMMSS: 35° 49' 12", -81° 36' 41"
<16>	GPS Coordinates for Ashe County Airport: Decimal: 36.43243, -81.419685 DDMMSS: 36° 25' 56", -81° 25' 10"
<17>	GPS Coordinates for Statesville Regional Airport: Decimal: 35.76499, -80.953896 DDMMSS: 35° 45' 53", -80° 57' 14"
<18>	GPS Coordinates for Elkin Municipal Airport: Decimal: 36.28002, -80.786069 DDMMSS: 36° 16' 48", -80° 47' 9"