Smith Reynolds Airport (INT)

Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) is a premier general aviation and corporate hub located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Serving as the leading general aviation airport in the state in terms of economic impact, the facility is steeped in history, originally opening in 1927 as a private field for the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. The airport's centerpiece is its beautifully restored historic Art Deco terminal building, constructed in 1941. While it no longer hosts regularly scheduled commercial passenger flights, the terminal remains the vibrant heart of the airfield, housing administrative offices, flex tenant spaces, and providing a sophisticated base for the region's robust corporate aviation sector. The technical infrastructure at Smith Reynolds is comprehensive, designed to support a high volume of jet and turboprop operations. It features two asphalt runways: the primary grooved runway (15/33), which measures 6,655 feet (2,028 meters) in length and 150 feet in width, and a secondary crosswind runway (4/22) at 3,938 feet. The primary runway is equipped with an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) and modern Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), ensuring high operational reliability for corporate jets and charter services during all weather conditions. The airfield also serves as a key base for flight training and maintenance operations, including those for North Carolina's emergency and government services. Passenger and pilot services at INT are provided primarily through high-quality FBO (Fixed-Base Operator) facilities, such as Signature Aviation. These facilities offer a range of premium amenities, including comfortable lounges, flight planning rooms, and concierge services for arriving executives and private travelers. The historic terminal building itself offers a unique atmosphere that reflects the golden age of aviation in North Carolina. Its strategic location, just three miles northeast of downtown Winston-Salem, ensures that travelers can transition from their aircraft to the city's major business districts, universities, and medical centers in less than ten minutes, making it an essential gateway for the Piedmont Triad region.