Private charter · Bristol, TN
Private charter to & from Bristol
Fly private to Bristol for race weekends at Bristol Motor Speedway, the Birthplace of Country Music and a state line downtown
- TRI
- VJI
- K0A9
- K0A4
- K6A4
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- Airports
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- Passengers
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Bristol is a city split by a state line: State Street runs right along the Tennessee–Virginia border, with Bristol, Tennessee on one side and Bristol, Virginia on the other. Its place in music history was secured in 1927, when the Bristol Sessions recorded the Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers, earning the city recognition from Congress as the Birthplace of Country Music. Today the local economy includes manufacturing, healthcare, retail and tourism, and the Hard Rock casino resort on the Virginia side has added a new entertainment draw.
Bristol Motor Speedway, a high-banked half-mile oval known as the Last Great Colosseum, hosts NASCAR races that fill the region, and the stadium setting has even been converted for major college football and baseball games. On race weekends, roads and hotels across the Tri-Cities are packed, and flying private into Tri-Cities Airport or Virginia Highlands Airport in nearby Abingdon is the easiest way to get in and out. Outside of race weeks, visitors come for the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, the shops and restaurants of State Street, trout fishing on the South Holston River and the Virginia Creeper Trail.
Airports
Charter to and from Bristol airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Bristol, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.
TRI
Commercial airportTri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
Blountville · KTRI
- From downtown
- 15 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
VJI
Regional airportVirginia Highlands Airport
Abingdon · KVJI
- From downtown
- 11 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
K0A9
Regional airportElizabethton Municipal Airport
Elizabethton
- From downtown
- 15 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
K0A4
Regional airportJohnson City Airport
Johnson City
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
K6A4
Regional airportJohnson County Airport
Mountain City
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,498 ft
Top attractions
Things to do in Bristol
When to go. Bristol’s busiest weekends revolve around Bristol Motor Speedway, with major NASCAR races in the spring and the famous night race in late summer, when lodging fills for miles around. September brings Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, a downtown music festival celebrating the city’s heritage. Spring and fall are mild and colorful, ideal for fishing and cycling, and winters are cool with occasional snow.
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Bristol Motor Speedway
The steeply banked half-mile track hosts NASCAR races, including a popular night race in late summer, and its stands seat a crowd larger than most cities.
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Birthplace of Country Music Museum
A Smithsonian affiliate, the museum tells the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and their influence on American music, with interactive exhibits and a working radio station.
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State Street
Bristol’s downtown main street straddles the Tennessee–Virginia line, marked by a lighted sign, and is lined with shops, restaurants and music venues.
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
On the Virginia side of town, this resort offers casino gaming, a hotel, restaurants and a performance venue that hosts touring musicians.
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South Holston River
Below South Holston Dam, cold tailwater makes this one of the best trout rivers in the Southeast, with guided fly-fishing trips for wild brown and rainbow trout.
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Virginia Creeper Trail
Running from Abingdon, Virginia, through Damascus toward Whitetop, this rail-trail crosses dozens of trestles, and the downhill ride from Whitetop to Damascus is a favorite, with bike shuttles available.
Popular routes
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Flights to Bristol
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- Huntsville278 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Gulf Shores541 mi · about 3 hr 10 min
- Mobile532 mi · about 3 hr 5 min
- Montgomery374 mi · about 2 hr 10 min
- Tuscaloosa377 mi · about 2 hr 10 min
- Auburn333 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Lake Martin338 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Florence329 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Dothan410 mi · about 2 hr 20 min
- Little Rock581 mi · about 3 hr 20 min
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Every route from Bristol
- Charlotte120 mi · about 40 min
- Louisville227 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Atlanta232 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Nashville257 mi · about 1 hr 30 min
- Richmond270 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Birmingham337 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- St. Louis461 mi · about 2 hr 40 min
- Jackson543 mi · about 3 hr 10 min
- Little Rock581 mi · about 3 hr 20 min
- Lexington162 mi · about 55 min
- Raleigh197 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Huntsville278 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Savannah317 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Virginia Beach344 mi · about 2 hr
- Memphis451 mi · about 2 hr 35 min
- Biloxi577 mi · about 3 hr 20 min
- Bentonville669 mi · about 3 hr 55 min
- Kansas City698 mi · about 4 hr 5 min
- Knoxville106 mi · about 35 min
- Charlottesville227 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Bowling Green237 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- St. Simons Island377 mi · about 2 hr 10 min
- Oxford439 mi · about 2 hr 35 min
- Gulf Shores541 mi · about 3 hr 10 min
- Branson616 mi · about 3 hr 35 min
- Fayetteville667 mi · about 3 hr 50 min
- Bardstown199 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Chattanooga201 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Augusta215 mi · about 1 hr 15 min
- Wilmington292 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Williamsburg306 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- Mobile532 mi · about 3 hr 5 min
- Hattiesburg547 mi · about 3 hr 10 min
- Lake of the Ozarks584 mi · about 3 hr 25 min
- Hot Springs627 mi · about 3 hr 40 min
- Sevierville93 mi · about 30 min
- Roanoke133 mi · about 45 min
- Frankfort185 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Lake Oconee230 mi · about 1 hr 20 min
- Outer Banks365 mi · about 2 hr 5 min
- Montgomery374 mi · about 2 hr 10 min
- Tupelo402 mi · about 2 hr 20 min
- Springfield615 mi · about 3 hr 35 min
- Fort Smith687 mi · about 4 hr
- Hot Springs162 mi · about 55 min
- Pinehurst180 mi · about 1 hr
- Athens194 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Paducah358 mi · about 2 hr 5 min
- Tuscaloosa377 mi · about 2 hr 10 min
- Jonesboro476 mi · about 2 hr 45 min
- Columbia577 mi · about 3 hr 20 min
- Natchez631 mi · about 3 hr 40 min
- Chapel Hill181 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Owensboro284 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Middleburg293 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Columbus323 mi · about 1 hr 50 min
- Auburn333 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Jefferson City564 mi · about 3 hr 15 min
- Blacksburg107 mi · about 35 min
- Greensboro138 mi · about 50 min
- Somerset138 mi · about 50 min
- Murfreesboro240 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
- Macon272 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
- Lake Martin338 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Cape Girardeau410 mi · about 2 hr 25 min
- Winston-Salem112 mi · about 40 min
- Blue Ridge169 mi · about 1 hr
- Staunton202 mi · about 1 hr 10 min
- Clarksville287 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Florence329 mi · about 1 hr 55 min
- Joplin682 mi · about 3 hr 55 min
- Fredericksburg284 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Pine Mountain298 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
- Jackson376 mi · about 2 hr 10 min
- Dothan410 mi · about 2 hr 20 min
- St. Joseph721 mi · about 4 hr 10 min
- Highlands120 mi · about 40 min
- Cookeville187 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Winchester283 mi · about 1 hr 40 min
- Thomasville410 mi · about 2 hr 25 min
- Gainesville184 mi · about 1 hr 5 min
- Tullahoma240 mi · about 1 hr 25 min
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- New Bern304 mi · about 1 hr 45 min
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- Greenville277 mi · about 1 hr 35 min
Questions
Flying private in Bristol
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Bristol?
Littlebird flies in and out of Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI), Elizabethton Municipal Airport (K0A9), Johnson City Airport (K0A4), and Johnson County Airport (K6A4). 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 Bristol?
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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Bristol?
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 Bristol?
Popular trips include Charlotte (about 40 min), Louisville (about 1 hr 20 min), Atlanta (about 1 hr 20 min), and Nashville (about 1 hr 30 min). Every route is priced instantly online.
Is private charter in Bristol, TN 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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