Ground Transportation & 4x4 Rentals
Why Rent a 4WD? The Outer Banks is famous for remote beaches that require 4x4 access. Renting a 4WD allows you to venture beyond the main tourist areas.
4x4 Delivery
Beach4x4.com
Beach4x4.com, our family’s 4WD rental company in Kill Devil Hills, delivers 4WD vehicles directly to the First Flight Airport tie-downs. Perfect for pilots.
Taxi / Shuttle
Uber or Lady Jane Taxi Service (252-256-2276) can take you to other rental companies.
Arriving at a different airport? See transportation for Currituck (ONX) or Dare County (MQI).
Related Pages on First Flight Airport
- First Flight Airport (KFFA) Pilot Information
- Visiting First Flight Airport
- Fly Into the Outer Banks — All OBX Airports
Getting around the Outer Banks after you land
First Flight Airport (KFFA) does not have an on-field rental counter or staffed FBO, so pilots flying in for the day or weekend need to plan ground transportation in advance. The good news: KFFA sits inside Wright Brothers National Memorial, which is walkable from the tie-down area. For everything else — restaurants, the beach, lodging — you’ll need wheels.
Rideshare and taxis
Uber and Lyft both operate on the Outer Banks, though driver availability is much better in peak season (May through October) than in winter. Expect a 5–10 minute wait in summer and 20+ minutes in the off-season. Several local taxi services serve Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head and can usually be at the airport within 15 minutes with a phone call.
Rental cars and 4x4 delivery
Traditional rental car branches are located at Dare County Regional Airport (KMQI) in Manteo, about a 15-minute drive south. Some outfitters will deliver a rental — including a 4x4 if you’re heading to the Corolla beaches or Cape Hatteras — directly to the KFFA tie-down area for an extra fee. Booking 2–3 days ahead is strongly recommended in season.
Bicycles and walking
If you’re only staying a few hours, walking covers the Memorial, the 1903 Flyer reproduction hangar, and Kill Devil Hill. A multi-use path runs along US 158 for cyclists. For a longer stay, see our Visiting First Flight Airport guide.