Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field

Kinston Regional Jetport is the practical private aviation option for eastern North Carolina, sitting between Raleigh and the coast. It handles general and business aviation without the congestion of Raleigh-Durham, and there are no slot restrictions or commercial traffic to contend with. The runway is 6,000 feet, which accommodates most mid-size and large-cabin jets.

For passengers heading to the Crystal Coast, including Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, and Morehead City, KISO cuts the drive significantly compared to flying into RDU. It also works well for travel to Goldsboro, Greenville, and New Bern. Thrive Aviation operates from this airport and can arrange FBO services.

Kinston sits about 80 miles southeast of Raleigh, roughly a 1 hour 20 minute drive via US-70. New Bern is about 30 miles east, around 35 minutes. Morehead City and Atlantic Beach are approximately 40 miles southeast, about 45 to 50 minutes by car. Rental cars are available through advance arrangement. No dedicated helicopter transfer service operates from this airport.