Why pilots choose Currituck (KONX)

Currituck County Regional Airport (KONX) is the best choice for any pilot whose final destination is the northern Outer Banks — Corolla, Duck, or the Currituck mainland. With a 5,500-foot runway, KONX is the longest paved runway in the area and easily accommodates light jets and high-performance singles and twins. The FBO offers full-service 100LL and Jet A, a courtesy car, rental cars on site, and a pilot lounge.

Runway and operations

The primary runway is 5/23, 5,500 ft × 100 ft of asphalt with a published GPS approach. The field is non-towered; check the current AOPA airport details or the Chart Supplement for the latest CTAF, pattern altitudes, and noise abatement procedures before flying in.

Getting to Corolla and Duck

Corolla and the wild horses of the Currituck Outer Banks are about a 25–35 minute drive east from the airport, depending on traffic on NC-12 in season. Duck is about 30 minutes. Rental cars or 4×4 delivery from local outfitters are the easiest options. For travelers heading to Kill Devil Hills or Nags Head, First Flight Airport (KFFA) or Dare County Regional (KMQI) may be closer.

Related Pages on First Flight Airport

• First Flight Airport (KFFA) Pilot Information
• Fly Into the Outer Banks — All OBX Airports
• First Flight Airport FAQ
• Visiting First Flight Airport

How KONX compares to KFFA

Currituck County Regional (KONX) is on the mainland north of the Outer Banks, with a 5,500-foot lit runway, fuel, and a GA terminal. First Flight Airport (KFFA) is south on the barrier island, with a 3,000-foot unlit daytime-only strip and no fuel. KONX is the right choice if your destination is Corolla, Duck, or the northern OBX; KFFA is the right choice if you want to land at the Wright Brothers Memorial. See our full airport comparison for the decision matrix.