Kinston Jet Center

Kinston Jet Center is the sole FBO at Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field in eastern North Carolina, an airport with one of the most impressive runway specifications in the southeastern United States. The primary runway stretches 11,500 feet, originally built by the U.S. Navy in 1944 as a Marine Corps training airfield. That length can accommodate any aircraft in service, from light jets to widebody charters, which makes it a useful divert option and a practical field for large team charters and cargo operations. The airport is part of the North Carolina Global TransPark, an industrial and logistics development zone adjacent to the airfield. Kinston Jet Center provides fuel services, ground handling, and basic passenger amenities in the terminal, including free parking and complimentary Wi-Fi. The facility is straightforward rather than luxurious, reflecting the practical character of a smaller regional jetport. Kinston itself is a city of about 20,000 people in Lenoir County, known for its barbecue restaurants and as the hometown of several notable figures. The area's economy includes agriculture, manufacturing, and the military presence at nearby Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and Camp Lejeune, both within an hour's drive. The Outer Banks beaches are about two hours east. For charter passengers, Kinston Regional is typically used for specific purposes: team charters for college football and basketball games, military-related travel, and industrial visits to the Global TransPark tenants. The massive runway capacity at a small, uncongested airport is the defining feature that sets this facility apart.