Closest airport to Boone NC
Apr 12, 2007, 7:24 am
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Closest airport to Boone NC
I need to go to Boone NC. What is the closest airport to fly into? Thanks.
Apr 12, 2007, 7:33 am
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AVL I suspect. Others may have different opinions.
Apr 12, 2007, 7:37 am
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AVL, GSO, CLT are all under a two hour drive away, I suspect TRI is closer--I've never driven from TRI to Boone, though.
Apr 12, 2007, 7:42 am
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TRI, as per Mapquest:
Total Est. Time: 1 hour, 32 minutes Total Est. Distance: 68.29 miles
But it is a mountain route!
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/m...&2s=NC&2z=&r=f
Total Est. Time: 1 hour, 32 minutes Total Est. Distance: 68.29 miles
But it is a mountain route!
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/m...&2s=NC&2z=&r=f
Apr 12, 2007, 7:50 am
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Apr 12, 2007, 7:51 am
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Apr 12, 2007, 7:51 am
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TRI, as per Mapquest:
Total Est. Time: 1 hour, 32 minutes Total Est. Distance: 68.29 miles
But it is a mountain route!
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/m...&2s=NC&2z=&r=f
Total Est. Time: 1 hour, 32 minutes Total Est. Distance: 68.29 miles
But it is a mountain route!
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/m...&2s=NC&2z=&r=f
Apr 12, 2007, 7:54 am
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I've driven from Johnson City to Boone on US 321 via Elizabethton. While the road from Elizabethton to Boone is largely two lanes, it does not go over any mountains, rather it goes through them. It is a very pretty drive. At Johnson City, you would get on I-26 North, go up to the junction of I-81, and go in the direction of Bristol for a couple of miles. TRI has its own exit and is south of the I-81.
PS. It is pretty of course, I just wanted the OP to be aware of the terrain.
Last edited by me4yankees; Apr 12, 2007 at 7:55 am Reason: Add more info
Apr 12, 2007, 7:57 am
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Wouldn't ROA also be a viable option?
Apr 12, 2007, 8:06 am
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Apr 12, 2007, 8:36 am
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It is a beautiful drive from TRI, but I would opt for CLT--it's likely you'll find easier flights--or possibly GSO.
Apr 12, 2007, 8:39 am
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Thank you everyone.
Apr 12, 2007, 9:16 am
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Apr 12, 2007, 10:57 am
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YW!!
There are tons of flights between MCO and CLT and by the time you wait for your connect to Asheville or GSO , fly there then rent a car, you will be in your hotel having a cocktail and enjoying the beauty of Boone!! And the drive is amazing...VERY worth the time. Time permitting, if you have never done so, at least on the drive TO Boone, go to Asheville and hop on the Blueridge Parkway....Very beautiful drive.
There are tons of flights between MCO and CLT and by the time you wait for your connect to Asheville or GSO , fly there then rent a car, you will be in your hotel having a cocktail and enjoying the beauty of Boone!! And the drive is amazing...VERY worth the time. Time permitting, if you have never done so, at least on the drive TO Boone, go to Asheville and hop on the Blueridge Parkway....Very beautiful drive.
Apr 12, 2007, 11:46 am
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If you fly into CLT, you will be coming through HKY. Call me an let me know and maybe we can meet.
I can also tell where to get the best fudge in the world in the Boone area if you want to know......
I can also tell where to get the best fudge in the world in the Boone area if you want to know......