Serving the greater Fayetteville and Fort Liberty region.
Opened
1929
Location
Fayetteville, United States
Fayetteville Regional Airport, also known as Grannis Field (IATA: FAY), is a public airport located approximately five miles south of downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina. It serves as the primary commercial air gateway for the Fayetteville metropolitan area, including the neighboring Fort Liberty military installation, one of the largest U.S. Army bases in the world.
The airport handles hundreds of thousands of passengers annually and offers connecting flights to major hub airports. It is owned and operated by the City of Fayetteville and has undergone various infrastructure improvements to meet growing regional demand.
With its proximity to Fort Liberty, the airport sees significant military-related travel and has strong ties to the defense community. The facility supports general aviation in addition to scheduled commercial service.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building with a modest number of gates serving commercial passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and ride-share services; no direct public transit service connects the airport to downtown Fayetteville.
Airlines here
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines provide scheduled commercial service at FAY, offering connections to their respective hub airports.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is situated approximately five miles south of downtown Fayetteville, North Carolina.
- ›It is one of the closest commercial airports to Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), one of the largest U.S. Army installations in the world.
- ›The airport's alternate name, Grannis Field, honors a local aviation pioneer.
- ›FAY is owned and operated by the City of Fayetteville.
- ›The airport serves both commercial airline passengers and general aviation traffic.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
