Outer Banks, North Carolina

Private charter · Outer Banks, NC

Private charter to & from Outer Banks

Fly private to the Outer Banks and skip the summer bridge traffic to reach beach houses, lighthouses and the site of the first flight

  • MEO
  • FFA
  • DUF

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The Outer Banks are a long chain of barrier islands curving out into the Atlantic, from the wild horses of Corolla in the north to Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke in the south. The Wright brothers made the first powered flight on the dunes at Kill Devil Hills in 1903, and the islands also hold the story of the Lost Colony on Roanoke Island, the shipwrecks of the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” and a string of famous lighthouses. The economy is built on tourism, vacation rentals, second homes, construction and commercial and charter fishing.

Getting here by car is the challenge. The islands are several hours from Raleigh and farther from Washington or Richmond, and on summer Saturdays, when rental weeks turn over, traffic backs up for miles at the bridges. Flying private avoids all of that: Dare County Regional Airport in Manteo and First Flight Airport, right beside the Wright Brothers National Memorial, put you minutes from the beach houses of Nags Head, Kitty Hawk and Duck. Visitors come for wide beaches, kiteboarding on the sound, offshore fishing from Oregon Inlet and seafood dinners on the water.

Airports

Charter to and from Outer Banks airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Outer Banks, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • MEO

    Regional airport

    Dare County Regional Airport

    Manteo · KMQI

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    4,306 ft

  • FFA

    Regional airport

    First Flight Airport

    Kill Devil Hills · KFFA

    From downtown
    Under 1 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

  • DUF

    Regional airport

    Pine Island Airport

    Corolla

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,450 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Outer Banks

When to go. Summer is peak season on the Outer Banks, with warm water, full rental calendars and heavy Saturday traffic. Late May and September through October are the local favorites, with warm days, open restaurants, fewer crowds and excellent fishing as the fall runs arrive. Hurricane season runs from June through November and can close the road to Hatteras, so watch forecasts and keep plans flexible. Winter is quiet and windy, appealing to anglers and those who like empty beaches.

  1. 01

    Wright Brothers National Memorial

    The granite monument at Kill Devil Hills marks where Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first powered flights in 1903, with a visitor center, reproductions of their camp and markers for each flight.

  2. 02

    Jockey’s Ridge State Park

    In Nags Head, the tallest active sand dune system on the Atlantic coast is a favorite for hang gliding lessons, kite flying and watching the sunset over the sound.

  3. 03

    Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

    The black-and-white spiral tower near Buxton, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States, was famously moved inland in 1999 and is the centerpiece of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

  4. 04

    Corolla Wild Horses

    At the northern end of the islands, descendants of Spanish mustangs roam the beaches and dunes beyond the paved road, and guided four-wheel-drive tours bring visitors to see them.

  5. 05

    The Lost Colony and Elizabethan Gardens

    On Roanoke Island in Manteo, a long-running outdoor drama retells the story of the 1587 English colony each summer, beside formal gardens created in its memory.

  6. 06

    Duck

    This small soundside town is known for its boardwalk, shops and restaurants, and for some of the most sought-after rental homes on the northern beaches.

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Flying private in Outer Banks

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Outer Banks?

Littlebird flies in and out of Dare County Regional Airport (MEO), First Flight Airport (FFA), and Pine Island Airport (DUF). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Outer Banks?

Enter your departure airport, destination, date and number of passengers above. You'll see an instant price for the whole airplane, with taxes and fees included, and you can book online in a few minutes.

How many passengers can fly on a charter from Outer Banks?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Outer Banks?

Popular trips include Richmond (about 50 min), Charlotte (about 1 hr 45 min), Charleston (about 1 hr 55 min), and Atlanta (about 3 hr). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Outer Banks, NC safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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