By Air

Airports

Wilmington International Airport Emerald Isle Getting Here, Getting Around
1740 Airport Blvd.
Wilmington, NC
(910) 341-4125

Conveniently located only five minutes from downtown Wilmington, NC, and approximately twenty minutes from Wrightsville Beach, the Wilmington International Airport serves southeastern North Carolina with commercial air service on American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. Welcoming nearly 820,000 passengers annually, the Wilmington International Airport is the fifth largest airport in North Carolina. ILM...more about Wilmington International Airport

264 Albert J. Ellis Airport Rd.
Richlands, NC 28574
(910) 324-1100

OAJ-Ellis Airport is Richlands and Jacksonville’s airport located 20 miles northwest of Jacksonville off U.S. Highway 111 toward Richlands, offering daily flights to Charlotte and Atlanta and to the rest of the world. It is the closest airport to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson and New River Air Station.in...more about Albert J. Ellis Airport

200 Terminal Dr.
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 638-8591

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, N.C. serves the citizens of and visitors to Craven, Carteret, Jones, and Pamlico Counties. From New Bern (EWN), USAirways and Delta Airlines offer daily flights to Charlotte and Atlanta. A self-check kiosk and 24-hour reservation hotline services reduce advance arrival times. Lines are short...more about Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

180 Airport Rd.
Beaufort, NC 28516
(252) 728-2323

The Crystal Coast's sole airport, located in Beaufort, offers only chartered or private aircraft service. A modern facility open from 8:00 AM to dusk everyday, it is one of the busiest municipal airports in North Carolina. The fixed-base operator is Southern Air which handles all fueling, rentals, flight instruction, charters and sightseeing flights....more about Michael J. Smith Field - Airport

Exits 284B or 285
Morrisville, NC
(919) 840-2123

Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the major international airport serving North Carolina. RDU is a three-hour drive from the Crystal Coast. The airport is a major hub for domestic and international travelers and is served by numerous carriers and regional carriers. Car rentals, shuttle buses and a variety of parking options are available...more about Raleigh-Durham International Airport

By Sea

Ferries

S.R. 1511, off N.C. Hwy. 24
Swansboro, NC
(910) 326-4881

The seasonal passenger ferry (no cars) at Hammocks Beach State Park provides transportation from the park headquarters terminal to Bear Island. The ferry terminal is off N.C. 24, 2 miles west of Swansboro at the end of State Road 1511. If you are visiting Bear Island between Memorial Day and Labor...more about Hammocks Beach State Park Ferry

Visitors Center
Harkers Island, NC
(252) 728-7433

The National Park Service offers ferry service from Beaufort, NC, to Harkers Island, NC, through Island Express Ferry. The ferry operates seven days a week, departing in Beaufort from Town docks on Front Street and at the Visitor Center in Harkers Island. The Harkers Island Visitor Center, where there are exhibits...more about Island Express Ferry

 
 
 
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