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Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport

Rocky Mount, United States

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Location

Rocky Mount · NC · United States

Position

35.856°, -77.892° · 159 ft elev.

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Regional gateway serving northeastern North Carolina communities.

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Rocky Mount, United States

Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI/KRWI) is a public general aviation and regional airport serving the Rocky Mount and Wilson areas of northeastern North Carolina. It is owned and operated jointly by the cities of Rocky Mount and Wilson, reflecting a cooperative regional approach to aviation infrastructure. The airport primarily supports general aviation, charter, and cargo operations. It has historically hosted commercial service, though scheduled airline service has been limited or absent at various points in its history. The facility supports corporate aviation and serves as an important transportation asset for the surrounding Piedmont region. The airport features a modern runway capable of handling a variety of aircraft types, along with fixed-base operator (FBO) services, fuel, and hangar facilities. Its location provides convenient access to the Interstate 95 corridor and the broader eastern North Carolina economy.

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The airport has a small terminal building designed to accommodate regional and general aviation passengers.

Getting to & from

Ground access is primarily by private vehicle or rental car, with the airport located near major highway corridors including US-64 and close to Interstate 95.

Notable facts

›Jointly owned and operated by the cities of Rocky Mount and Wilson, North Carolina.
›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 48 feet above mean sea level.
›KRWI has a primary runway of approximately 7,000 feet in length.
›The airport supports cargo, charter, and general aviation operations.
›It is located within the Research Triangle region's broader economic catchment area.

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Latest news

Spring Hope Enterprise· 9/30/2026

Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport to receive $5 million in state funding

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WNCT· 5/18/2026

Iconic planes from WWII era to visit Rocky Mount/Wilson Airport

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CBS17.com· 5/20/2026

AirPower History Tour brings World War II planes to Rocky Mount

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WCTI· 7/1/2026

State Budget Includes ENC Airport Funding, Ferry Changes

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Rocky Mount Telegram· 4/20/2026

Tech tools make work, passion projects, leisurely pursuits easier to navigate

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The Wilson Times· 1/14/2026

Airport called ‘vital’ to area economy

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About on Wikipedia

Rocky Mount–Wilson Regional Airport

Airport serving Rocky Mount and Wilson in North Carolina, United States

Rocky Mount–Wilson Regional Airport is a public airport located seven miles (11 km) southwest of the central business district of Rocky Mount, a city located in Nash and Edgecombe Counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is also north of Wilson, a city in Wilson County. The airport is owned…

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