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Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport

Rocky Mount, United States

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Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport

Rocky Mount, United States

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159 ft

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Regional gateway serving eastern North Carolina's twin cities.

Opened

1942

Location

Rocky Mount, United States

Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (IATA: RWI, ICAO: KRWI) is a public airport located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, serving the combined Rocky Mount and Wilson metropolitan area in the eastern part of the state. The airport is owned and operated by the Rocky Mount-Wilson Airport Authority and functions primarily as a general aviation facility. The airport covers several hundred acres and features two runways capable of handling a variety of aircraft. While it has historically seen limited scheduled commercial service, it primarily serves corporate, charter, and general aviation traffic. Its location in the coastal plain region of North Carolina places it within reasonable driving distance of larger hubs such as Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

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The airport has a modest passenger terminal building suited to its general aviation and limited commercial operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transportation to Rocky Mount and Wilson is available via rental car, taxi, and private vehicle, with no major public transit connections to the terminal.

Airlines here

Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport does not currently have major commercial airline service; it primarily supports general aviation and charter operations.

Notable facts

›The airport originated as a military airfield during World War II.
›It is jointly governed by the Rocky Mount-Wilson Airport Authority representing both cities.
›The airport has two runways supporting general aviation and corporate aircraft.
›Located in Nash County, it serves the broader eastern North Carolina region.
›Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 60 miles to the west, providing the nearest major commercial air service.

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