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Danville Regional Airport

Danville, United States

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Danville Regional Airport

Danville, United States
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Small regional airport serving southern Virginia's Danville area.

Location
Danville, United States
Danville Regional Airport (DAN/KDAN) is a public general aviation airport located in Danville, Virginia, United States. It serves the broader southern Virginia region and the adjacent Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina, providing facilities primarily for private, charter, and corporate aircraft operations. The airport is owned and operated by the City of Danville and covers several hundred acres. While it has historically had limited scheduled commercial service, it primarily functions as a general aviation facility supporting local business and recreational flying. The airport features a fixed-base operator (FBO), fuel services, and basic aviation amenities. Its runway infrastructure supports a range of aircraft types, making it a useful regional hub for private aviation in the southern Virginia corridor.
Terminals
The airport has a modest terminal building reflecting its general aviation and limited commercial service character.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include rental cars and taxi services connecting the airport to downtown Danville and surrounding areas.
Airlines here
No major scheduled commercial airlines currently operate regular service at Danville Regional Airport.
Notable facts
  • Located approximately 2 miles north of downtown Danville, Virginia.
  • Primarily serves general aviation, corporate, and charter operations.
  • Situated near the Virginia–North Carolina border, serving a multi-state region.
  • The airport has two runways supporting a variety of aircraft.
  • Danville is one of the largest cities in Virginia without regular scheduled airline service.
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A quiet gateway connecting Danville to the wider regional skies

Danville Regional Airport is a small general aviation facility serving Danville, Virginia, and the surrounding Piedmont region. Originally developed in the mid-20th century to support local commerce and private flying, it continues to serve charter, cargo, and general aviation operations. Though it does not host scheduled commercial airline service, it plays a practical role for business travelers and light aircraft operators in southside Virginia.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling general aviation arrivals, departures, and limited passenger services.
Ground Transport
  • Rental cars available on-site or by arrangement
  • Taxi and rideshare services from Danville city center
  • Private vehicle pickup and drop-off
Nearby Hotels
  • Caesars Virginia (Danville)
  • Comfort Inn & Suites Danville
  • Hampton Inn Danville
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Danville
Dining

Dining options within the airport terminal are extremely limited, typical of a small general aviation facility. Travelers are advised to eat before arrival or explore Danville's downtown restaurant scene, which offers a growing number of casual and Southern dining options just a short drive away.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm fuel availability and services in advance if flying in on a private aircraft.
  • Rideshare coverage in the Danville area can be sporadic — arrange pickup ahead of time.
  • The airport is approximately 5 miles from downtown Danville, making a rental car highly recommended.
  • Check directly with the airport or FBO for current operating hours, as staffing may be limited on weekends.
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Danville Regional Airport is three miles east of Danville, in southern Virginia. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021 categorized it as a regional general aviation facility.

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