North Carolina Division of Aviation

North Carolina Division of Aviation As part of NCDOT, the North Carolina Division of Aviation supports a system of airports.
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The North Carolina Division of Aviation is responsible for all aviation functions regarding state system planning, airport and aviation system development.

Smooth skies ahead at the coast!Billy Mitchell Airport is set to close Monday, August 17, to begin a runway rehabilitati...
08/10/2026

Smooth skies ahead at the coast!

Billy Mitchell Airport is set to close Monday, August 17, to begin a runway rehabilitation project. In cooperation with the National Park Service, the project includes resurfacing all pavement at the airport and has an approximate duration of 90 days.

08/08/2026

First in Flight.

N.C. Transportation Museum Historian Larry Neal speaks about the Wright Brothers and their historic first flight off the coast of North Carolina.

The cloudy skies and rainy weather these past few weeks call for a shoutout to our weather-related programs!As part of o...
08/05/2026

The cloudy skies and rainy weather these past few weeks call for a shoutout to our weather-related programs!

As part of our Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) Program, we install and maintain weather observation systems at airports to provide real-time weather data.

Our Windsock Program provides free windsocks to any public-use airport in NC to help reduce landing accidents caused by wind direction and strength.

Think big, build bigger!In April, Currituck County Regional Airport completed their 13,500 square foot, 10-unit T-hangar...
08/04/2026

Think big, build bigger!

In April, Currituck County Regional Airport completed their 13,500 square foot, 10-unit T-hangar!

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This week, staff visited Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh Executive Jetport, and Burlington Alamance Region...
07/31/2026

This week, staff visited Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Raleigh Executive Jetport, and Burlington Alamance Regional Airport as part of our ongoing Airport Vision and Partnership initiative. These tours allow us to strengthen relationships between our division and NC airports!

Clearing the way for aerospace!Last year, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport cleared about 90 acres of land for their com...
07/30/2026

Clearing the way for aerospace!

Last year, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport cleared about 90 acres of land for their commercial aerospace development site. The more than $20 million project is expected to be completed in the Spring of 2027.

In honor of Amelia Earhart Day, we're throwing it back to March when we supported NCDOT's event, Introduce a Girl to Eng...
07/27/2026

In honor of Amelia Earhart Day, we're throwing it back to March when we supported NCDOT's event, Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day!

Students had the chance to explore engineering careers and participate in hands-on STEM activities! Some of our engineers also joined to share their daily duties and skills used for their jobs.

Happy Amelia Earhart Day! Earhart is famously known as the first women to fly solo across the Atlantic, earning her the ...
07/24/2026

Happy Amelia Earhart Day! Earhart is famously known as the first women to fly solo across the Atlantic, earning her the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross.

Born on this day in 1897, Earhart was also a huge advocate for women's rights and supported the education of female pilots. She is remembered as a pioneering aviator who opened doors for women in science and technology!

This past June, NCDOT's HBCU interns got to take a tour of the Global TransPark (GTP) in Kinston. This fall, the GTP is ...
07/22/2026

This past June, NCDOT's HBCU interns got to take a tour of the Global TransPark (GTP) in Kinston.

This fall, the GTP is looking forward to completing their C-130 military aircraft maintenance facility, which is anticipated to create over 300 new jobs!

07/20/2026

We love the sounds of RDU. Come spend some time plane-watching and listen in on air traffic control communications through the speakers on the deck. A laid-back and free activity for everyone to enjoy.

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1050 Meridian Drive
Morrisville, NC
27560

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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