Macon County Airport
K1A5, Franklin, NC
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (5,002 ft)
About 30 minutes to Highlands
Macon County airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Highlands
Macon County Airport in Franklin is about 30 minutes from Highlands, and Asheville and Greenville-Spartanburg handle larger jets.
- Main airport
- 1A5 / K1A5
- Elevation
- 2,020 ft
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (5,002 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Highlands
Macon County has a 5,000-foot runway for light jets. Asheville is about 90 minutes away, and Greenville-Spartanburg about the same.
Summer is peak season for second homes in Highlands and Cashiers.
Highlands Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Asheville Regional Airport
KAVL, Asheville, NC
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (8,002 ft)
About 15 miles to downtown Asheville
Asheville Regional airport guideGreenville-Spartanburg International Airport
KGSP, Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg, SC
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (11,001 ft)
About 15 miles to downtown Greenville
Greenville-Spartanburg airport guideBefore You Book Highlands
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Mountain Roads
The drive up to Highlands is winding; allow extra time.
Mountain Weather
Fog is common in the morning.
When Demand Peaks in Highlands
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Peak season, escaping Southern heat.
- Fall
- Foliage.
Flight Times and Prices to Highlands
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to 1A5 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) | 640 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,983 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$28,500 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 670 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 786 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 510 mi | 1 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 791 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,157 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$59,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,775 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 45 min$21,000–$26,000 | 3 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Highlands
Light jets are the best fit for Macon County; midsize jets use Asheville or Greenville-Spartanburg.
Highlands Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Highlands, North Carolina?
Macon County Airport (1A5) in Franklin, about 30 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from Palm Beach to Highlands?
About 1 hr 45 min to Macon County in a light jet.
