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Hendersonville, North Carolina

Hendersonville is a city in and the county seat of Henderson County, North Carolina, United States, located 22 miles (35 km) south of Asheville. Like the county, the city is named for 19th-century North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Leonard Henderson.

Type City

Why go

  • City in North Carolina, United States.
  • Served by Bell Mountain Airport.

History

Hendersonville is a city in and the county seat of Henderson County, North Carolina, United States, located 22 miles (35 km) south of Asheville. Like the county, the city is named for 19th-century North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Leonard Henderson.

Airports

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 9.3 mi to the centre
61 Terminal Dr #1, Fletcher, NC 28732 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 8 airlines (Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Air France, Alitalia…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 8 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Western North Carolina Air Museum Airport 1.7 mi to the centre
Hendersonville, NC, US
Outdoor
Hendersonville Airport 1.7 mi to the centre
Hendersonville, NC, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bell Mountain Airport; 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hendersonville, North Carolina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences

Adventure