Asheville is located at the junction
of Interstate 26 and Interstate 40, with an I-240
connector that passes through downtown. The Asheville
area is also served by 10 US and state highways.
The Blue Ridge Parkway has four accesses in the
Asheville area. An expanded I-26 corridor linking
Western North Carolina and northeast is currently
underway. |
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Asheville Regional Airport, 15 miles south
of Asheville on I-26, is serviced regularly by
jet and commuter |
| airlines. Daily flights provide connections
to all major cities and it is currently the fourth
largest airport in North Carolina. The airport has
an 8,000 foot runway and all modern navigational
aids. A variety of automobile rental |
agencies are available
at the airport. Adjacent to the main terminal,
the Asheville Jet Center is a general aviation,
fixed based operation for private large and small
aircraft. Aircraft storage is available for large
corporate and small private aircraft, including
Private T hangars.
Greyhound Trailways Bus System provides
daily bus service to Asheville. The Asheville
Transit Authority operates bus routes throughout
the city. Private bus carriers serve limited rural
and suburban areas. Modern buses are available
for charter services and tours. |
