Asheville Regional Airport

What Asheville Regional Airport does

Asheville Regional Airport (IATA: AVL) is a Class C commercial airport located in Fletcher, North Carolina, serving the Asheville metropolitan area and Western North Carolina region. Operated by the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority, a public governmental entity founded in 1979, the airport serves 2.24 million passengers annually (2025), making it the third-busiest airport in North Carolina. It operates 24 hours per day, seven days a week, with an 8,002-foot runway at 2,165 feet altitude and 26 nonstop destinations served by five airline partners: Allegiant, American, Delta, Sun Country, and United.

The airport generates revenue through a diversified set of streams: parking services ($12-$30 per day across Hourly, Garage, Daily, and Shuttle lots, managed by LAZ Parking), rental car concessions (six on-site brands plus TURO peer-to-peer), terminal concessions (dining and retail including Jimmy John's, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and The Goods gift shop), ground transportation fees, advertising and media licensing, and economic development partnerships. Core operational technology includes CT scanners at security checkpoints, real-time flight tracking systems, parking management systems with EV charging stations, free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, and FuelRod portable charging. Distribution channels include airline direct booking, online travel agencies, on-site parking and rental car facilities, and ground transportation coordination.

The airport is currently executing AVL Forward, a major terminal modernization initiative replacing the existing terminal. Customer segments include leisure travelers (primary), business travelers, and community/regional partners, with a horizontal segmentation approach. The airport maintains community engagement through Art in the Airport, Music in the Airport, Paws for Passengers therapy animal program, and partnerships with three regional economic development agencies. Strategic alliances include a core operational partnership with LAZ Parking for parking management and multiple community sponsorship relationships.

Name

Asheville Regional Airport

Legal name

Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority

Website

https://flyavl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is a Class C public airport in Fletcher, North Carolina, serving 2.24 million annual passengers with 26 nonstop destinations via five airlines. Operated by the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority, it generates revenue from parking, concessions, and rental car services while undergoing terminal modernization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• Commercial airport operations
• Passenger terminal services
• Airport parking facilities
• Aviation ground transportation
• Regional air travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Fletcher

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Parking Services: Parking fees charged at Hourly Lot ($30/day), Garage ($17/day), Daily Lot ($12/day), and Shuttle Lots. Credit card only payment. Managed by LAZ Parking.
2. Rental Car Concessions: On-site rental car providers including AVIS, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National/Alamo, Dollar/Thrifty. Also peer-to-peer TURO service.
3. Concessions: Dining (Jimmy John's, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Aletitude bar, Costa Coffee) and retail (The Goods @ AVL) operations post-security
4. Ground Transportation Fees: Fees from ground transportation providers including taxis, ride-apps, car services, and hotel shuttles
5. Advertising and Media: Advertising opportunities within terminal, filming permits, and brand package licensing
6. Economic Development: On-site development opportunities, tenant leases, and partnership with economic development agencies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is a Class C commercial airport serving Western North Carolina with 26 nonstop destinations. The airport operates passenger terminal infrastructure including real-time flight tracking, multiple parking options, rental car coordination, ground transportation coordination, terminal dining and retail concessions, free Wi-Fi, and guest services. It is currently undergoing the AVL Forward modernization initiative to build a new terminal.

Product overview

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is a regional airport offering a comprehensive suite of passenger services centered around flight operations and traveler experience. The core offerings include real-time flight tracking and status information (arrivals, departures, flight tracker), diverse parking options (hourly, daily, garage, shuttle lots with EV charging), rental car services from major providers, and ground transportation coordination. Terminal amenities include dining (Jimmy John's, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Aletitude, The Goods, Costa Coffee), free Wi-Fi (I Fly AVL!), guest services (lost and found, information, shipping), and special programs (Paws for Passengers therapy animal program, Birthday treats). The airport also runs community engagement programs including Art in the Airport showcasing local artists. A major modernization initiative called AVL Forward is underway to build a new terminal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parking Services On-site parking facilities at Asheville Regional Airport offering Hourly, Garage, Daily, and Shuttle lot options with EV charging stations, managed by LAZ Parking and accepting credit card payment.
• Rental Car Services On-site rental car services from major providers (AVIS, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National/Alamo, Dollar/Thrifty) plus peer-to-peer TURO service, available inside the terminal for arriving and departing passengers.
• Ground Transportation Coordination Coordination and access services for taxis, ride-apps, limousines, public transit (ART and Apple Country Transit), and hotel shuttles, enabling passengers to travel between the airport and the region.
• Terminal Concessions (Dining & Retail) Food, beverage, and retail concessions operated post-security in the terminal including Jimmy John's, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Aletitude bar, Costa Coffee, and The Goods @ AVL gift shop.

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Asheville-Buncombe County Economic Development CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partnership providing air service information to prospective businesses and supporting regional economic growth initiatives in Western North Carolina.
• Henderson County Partnership for Economic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development partnership supporting business attraction and retention in Henderson County through aviation connectivity.
• Carolina WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development partner representing Western North Carolina business interests.
• WNC Air MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation museum partnership celebrating regional aviation history and heritage.
• WNC Pilots AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with regional pilots association supporting general aviation community.
• Asheville TouristsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinor League baseball team sponsorship celebrating local sports and community connection.
• The Arc of Buncombe CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsorship of Wings for Autism program supporting families with autistic children traveling through the airport.
• Blue Ridge Honor FlightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsorship supporting veterans' honor flights to Washington D.C.
• Business After Hours - AshevilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetworking event sponsorship through Asheville Chamber of Commerce.
• Business After Hours - HendersonvilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetworking event sponsorship through Henderson County Chamber.
• Apple Festival 8K HendersonvilleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsorship of local festival event.
• LAZ ParkingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party parking management company operating all AVL parking facilities including Hourly, Daily, Garage, and Shuttle Lots.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tri-Cities Airport: Smaller regional airport serving the Tri-Cities TN/VA market with comparable service profile, useful for understanding sub-regional airport economics near AVL's catchment.
• Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport: Mid-size regional airport in Western Virginia with similar passenger volumes, mountain-region catchment, and similar airline mix including Allegiant service.
• Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport: Direct regional competitor serving the upstate South Carolina / Western Carolinas corridor with similar passenger volumes, airline mix, and route profile. Most directly comparable peer in the same geographic and size tier.
• Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport: Mid-size regional airport serving Eastern Tennessee with comparable passenger volumes, multiple airline service, and similar mountain-region tourism economy adjacent to AVL's catchment.
• Piedmont Triad International Airport: Another North Carolina regional airport of broadly comparable scale, serving Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point with multiple airline service and a similar mix of leisure and business travel.
• Chattanooga Airport: Regional airport of similar size and route diversity in a neighboring Southern Appalachian state. Comparable mid-size facility with major airline service and active infrastructure investments.
• Wilmington International Airport: Coastal North Carolina regional airport with comparable passenger scale, multiple airline service, and active terminal development. Useful North Carolina intra-state peer.
• Huntsville International Airport: Southeast regional airport of comparable scale with multiple airline service, an 8,000+ ft runway, and active cargo plus passenger operations — closely paralleling AVL's infrastructure and service profile.

Broad incumbents

• Charlotte Douglas International Airport: Major North Carolina hub airport in the same state that competes for the same traveler base as AVL. American Airlines hub with much broader route network, drawing higher-yield connecting traffic away from AVL.
• Raleigh-Durham International Airport: Larger North Carolina commercial airport providing intrastate comparison for AVL. Larger passenger base and broader airline service make it a reference point for AVL's growth trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/flyavlnow
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• Instagraminstagram.com/flyavl

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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