HKY · medium airport

Hickory Regional Airport

Hickory, United States

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Hickory Regional Airport

Hickory, United States

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1190 ft

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Western North Carolina's regional gateway serving the Hickory metro.

Opened

1941

Location

Hickory, United States

Hickory Regional Airport (HKY/KHKY) is a public-use airport located in Hickory, North Carolina, serving the Catawba Valley region of the western Piedmont. It is owned and operated by the City of Hickory and primarily handles regional commercial air service alongside general aviation traffic. The airport is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,190 feet above mean sea level and features two runways. It has historically provided scheduled commercial service connecting the Hickory area to larger hub airports, though service levels have varied over the years. Hickory Regional supports the local furniture manufacturing and industrial economy, offering convenient access for business travelers in the region. The airport also hosts charter operations and serves as a base for general aviation pilots across western North Carolina.

Terminals

The airport has a single, modest terminal building designed to accommodate regional passenger volumes.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation options include rental cars and taxis, with the airport located a short drive from downtown Hickory via US-70.

Airlines here

American Eagle (operated by PSA Airlines) has provided regional service connecting Hickory to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Notable facts

›Elevation of approximately 1,190 feet MSL.
›Features two runways supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.
›Serves the broader Catawba Valley region, a major furniture manufacturing hub.
›Located approximately 60 miles northwest of Charlotte, North Carolina.
›The airport has been owned and operated by the City of Hickory.

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