Why go
- Town in the United States.
- Served by Foothills Regional Airport (MRN).
History
Black Mountain is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 8,426 at the 2020 United States census. It is part of the Asheville metropolitan area. The town is named for the old train stop at the Black Mountain Depot and is located at the southern end of the Black Mountain range of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Southern Appalachians.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 4 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*
- Air France AF (CRJ-700, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- American Airlines AA (DH8, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Charlotte
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
- US Airways US (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Charlotte
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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Foothills Regional Airport (MRN); 10 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 Black Mountain, North Carolina. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.