Dare County Regional Airport
KMQI, Manteo, NC
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (4,306 ft)
About 15 minutes to Nags Head
Dare County Regional airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Outer Banks
Dare County Regional in Manteo is the main airport for the Outer Banks, about 15 minutes from Nags Head.
- Main airport
- MQI / KMQI
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (4,306 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Outer Banks
Dare County Regional has a 4,300-foot runway for turboprops and light jets. First Flight Airport, beside the Wright Brothers Memorial, has a 3,000-foot runway for small aircraft. Norfolk International, about 90 minutes north, handles larger jets.
Summer is the peak season on the Outer Banks.
Planning a trip? See our private jet fishing trips guide.
Outer Banks Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
First Flight Airport
KFFA, Kill Devil Hills, NC
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (3,000 ft)
In Kill Devil Hills next to the Wright Brothers Memorial
First Flight airport guideNorfolk International Airport
KORF, Norfolk, VA
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (9,001 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 7 miles to downtown Norfolk and 20 minutes to the Virginia Beach oceanfront
Norfolk International airport guideBefore You Book Outer Banks
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Traffic
Summer weekend traffic on the bridges is heavy; flying in avoids it.
Corolla
For Corolla and Duck, allow about an hour by car from Manteo.
When Demand Peaks in Outer Banks
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Summer
- Peak beach season.
- Fall
- Fishing season and quieter beaches.
Flight Times and Prices to Outer Banks
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to MQI 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) | 352 mi | 1 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,404 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$43,000–$66,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 743 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 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,222 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,300–$17,800 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 764 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 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,214 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,300–$17,700 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,559 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr$45,500–$70,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,190 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 35 min$25,000–$31,500 | 4 hr 20 min$39,500–$60,500 |
Best Aircraft for Outer Banks
Turboprops and light jets are the best fit for the Outer Banks.
Outer Banks Private Jet Questions
Which airport is best for the Outer Banks?
Dare County Regional (MQI) in Manteo, about 15 minutes from Nags Head.
How long is a private flight from Washington to the Outer Banks?
About 50 min from Dulles in a light jet.
