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Huntsville International Airport

Huntsville, United States
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North Alabama's gateway serving aerospace and defense industries.

Opened
1967
Location
Huntsville, United States
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) is the primary commercial airport serving Huntsville, Alabama, and the surrounding Tennessee Valley region. It is located approximately 15 miles southwest of downtown Huntsville and serves both civilian and military aviation needs in the area. The airport has strong ties to Huntsville's aerospace and defense sectors, with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal nearby driving significant business travel demand. It handles millions of passengers annually and offers domestic connections through major hub airports. HSV is also home to a significant cargo operation, with the airport featuring substantial freight facilities that support the region's manufacturing and logistics industries.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building with multiple concourses handling all commercial passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, rideshare services, and hotel shuttles, with no direct public transit rail link to downtown Huntsville.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving HSV include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, offering connections to their respective hub airports.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 15 miles southwest of downtown Huntsville, Alabama.
  • ›Situated near NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and Redstone Arsenal, driving strong business travel demand.
  • ›The airport features a significant cargo operation supporting regional industry.
  • ›Huntsville's growing aerospace and defense sector has made HSV one of the busier airports in Alabama.
  • ›The airport covers a large land area, including runways capable of handling wide-body aircraft.
Official website Wikipedia
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Route map (9 destinations)

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Routes

HSV → CLTAA · CR7 CRJ
HSV → DCAAA · E70 CRJ
HSV → DFWAA · 319
HSV → ORDAA · ER4
HSV → ATLAF · 717 M88 CR7 CRJ
HSV → ATLAS · M88 717 CR7 CRJ
HSV → ATLAZ · M88
HSV → ATLDL · M88 717
HSV → DTWDL · CRJ
HSV → ATLKL · 717 CRJ
HSV → DENUA · ERJ
HSV → IADUA · ERJ CRJ
HSV → IAHUA · ERJ
HSV → ORDUA · ERJ
HSV → CLTUS · CR7 CRJ
HSV → DCAUS · CRJ
HSV → DFWUS · 319
HSV → ORDUS · ER4
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City & Place Guide

Rocket City Where Space History Meets Southern Charm

Huntsville, Alabama sits in the Tennessee Valley and has transformed from a cotton town into one of America's premier technology and aerospace hubs. Home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and a thriving defense industry, the city blends high-tech innovation with deep Southern heritage.

Downtown Huntsville offers a walkable arts district, craft breweries, and a vibrant restaurant scene. The city consistently ranks among the best places to live in the Southeast, attracting engineers, researchers, and families drawn by its affordability and quality of life.

Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy nearby Monte Sano State Park and the Tennessee River, while history lovers can explore antebellum homes and Civil War sites. Huntsville rewards visitors who appreciate a city that is quietly ambitious and genuinely welcoming.

  • •U.S. Space & Rocket Center — iconic museum with authentic rockets and astronaut training simulators
  • •Huntsville Botanical Garden — stunning seasonal displays across 112 acres
  • •Monte Sano State Park — hiking and stargazing with sweeping valley views
  • •Historic Huntsville Depot — one of the oldest surviving railroad depots in the South
  • •Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment — largest privately owned arts facility in the U.S.
  • •Big Spring International Park — scenic downtown park perfect for a relaxing stroll

Getting around: Huntsville is primarily a car-dependent city, so renting a vehicle is strongly recommended. The Huntsville Shuttle and Burr Bus provide limited public transit options, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are widely available throughout the city. Taxis exist but are less common than rideshare. The downtown area is walkable once you arrive, and a free trolley operates in the historic core during select hours.

Best time: Spring (March through May) offers mild temperatures and blooming gardens, making it the ideal season to visit Huntsville.

Local food: Try Alabama white barbecue sauce on smoked chicken, hearty Southern meat-and-three plates, fresh catfish, and craft beers from local breweries like Yellowhammer Brewing.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Huntsville International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Huntsville International Airport is a public airport and spaceport ten miles southwest of downtown Huntsville, in Madison County, Alabama, United States. The FAA has designated the Huntsville International Airport as a Re-entry site for the Dream Chaser, a spaceplane operated by Sierra Space to make reentries from Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

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