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Summer Travel: North Carolina Airport Ranks Among The Worst

Author Kayla Morgan

As summer arrives, millions of travelers worldwide are preparing for their much-anticipated airport adventures. Whether you’re jetting off to an exotic destination or visiting loved ones, navigating airports during this busy travel season can be a challenge.

Certain airports have a track record of facing challenges like flight delays and cancellations. This is particularly true during the busy summer travel season, which can result in a less-than-ideal experience for passengers. Forbes Advisor released a ranking of the worst airports for summer travel. They looked at the top 100 busiest airports in the country, evaluating them across ten different metrics that fell under two main categories. Those categories include how often flights arrived on time and airfare prices during the peak summer travel period.

North Carolina Has One of The Worst Airports For Summer Travel

Among the 100 busiest airports, Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) claims the fourth spot for the highest percentage of weather delays (1.74%) and the sixth spot for the highest percentage of flight delays caused by late-arriving aircraft (8.89%).

The study also shows that AVL has the eighth lowest percentage of on-time flights (73.58%) and ranks 15th for the highest percentage of National Aviation System delays (6.32%). The category includes delays resulting from airport operations, heavy traffic volume, and air traffic control.

Best Airports For Summer Travel

Where do they have good airports? Hawaii secures its spot as a summer travel haven, boasting four out of the top five best airports. Lihue Airport (LIH), Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA), Kahului Airport (OGG), and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) provide travelers with a seamless and enjoyable experience during their summer adventures.

Other Study Findings

Regarding the worst airports, Florida seems to dominate the list, with three out of the top five falling within the Sunshine State. These include Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), and Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Meanwhile, Texas also makes its mark with three airports ranking among the top 15 worst for summer travel. These include Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), El Paso International Airport (ELP), and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

See the full study here.

Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.

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