Ashe County Airport
KGEV, Jefferson, NC
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (5,002 ft)
About 30 miles to Boone and Blowing Rock
Ashe County airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Boone
Ashe County Airport is about 40 minutes from Boone and Blowing Rock, and Hickory Regional handles midsize jets about an hour away.
- Main airport
- GEV / KGEV
- Elevation
- 3,180 ft
- Longest runway
- 10/28 (5,002 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Boone
Ashe County has a 5,000-foot runway for light jets. Hickory has a 6,400-foot runway.
Boone and Blowing Rock are summer escapes from the heat and busy ski towns in winter.
Boone Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Hickory Regional Airport
KHKY, Hickory, NC
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (6,401 ft)
About 45 miles to Blowing Rock and Boone
Hickory airport guideBefore You Book Boone
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Mountain Weather
Fog and low clouds are common; allow flexibility.
Airport Choice
Ashe County for light jets; Hickory for midsize jets.
When Demand Peaks in Boone
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Cool mountain weather; peak season for second homes.
- Fall
- Foliage and Appalachian State football.
Flight Times and Prices to Boone
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to GEV for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 501 mi | 1 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,083 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$38,000–$58,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 731 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 910 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 502 mi | 1 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 929 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,243 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$25,500–$32,000 | 4 hr 25 min$40,500–$62,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,870 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 55 min$22,000–$27,000 | 3 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Boone
Light jets are the best fit for the mountain airports.
Boone Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Blowing Rock?
Ashe County (GEV) and Hickory (HKY) are both about 40 minutes to an hour away.
How long is a private flight from Palm Beach to Boone?
About 1 hr 45 min to Hickory in a light jet.
