Burlington & Greensboro, NC to Charlotte, NC
Private Jet Charter, Burlington to Charlotte
Skip Charlotte Douglas. Land at the Speedway instead.
Charlotte is close enough to drive, which is exactly why most people never think to charter it. But for race weekends, multi city days, and groups who would rather not deal with uptown parking, a direct flight into Concord-Padgett Regional Airport changes the math.
Why this route works
Charlotte is a short drive, until it isn't.
On a normal weekday, driving I-85 south from the Triad to Charlotte takes under two hours. That math changes fast around Charlotte Motor Speedway, where the North Carolina Department of Transportation routinely warns of major delays on I-85, US-29, and NC-49 during race weeks.
Weekday driving estimate reflects typical I-85 conditions. Race weekend guidance is based on advisories from the North Carolina Department of Transportation ahead of major events at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Charter time reflects direct flight between Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport and Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.
Where you land
Concord-Padgett Regional, not Charlotte Douglas.
SkySouth routes charter flights into a dedicated general aviation airport built to keep private and corporate traffic away from Charlotte's commercial hub.
A federally designated reliever airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is classified by the Federal Aviation Administration as a reliever airport for Charlotte Douglas International, a designation created specifically to ease congestion at large commercial hubs.
Right next to the Speedway
The airport sits about 1.5 miles from Charlotte Motor Speedway, making it the practical choice for race weekend arrivals, and roughly 20 minutes from uptown Charlotte for business travel.
City owned, business ready
Owned and operated by the City of Concord, the airport offers full FBO service through the Air Elite and World Fuel Services networks, the same tier of ground handling used at major private aviation hubs.
Learn how the FAA defines and designates reliever airports on the Federal Aviation Administration's airport categories page, or see current advisories on Speedway race weekend traffic from the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Charlotte itself is widely recognized as the second largest banking center in the United States after New York City, home to the headquarters of Bank of America and Truist along with a major regional presence for Wells Fargo, which keeps a steady stream of executives moving in and out of the city.
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Estimate your trip
What a charter to Charlotte typically runs.
Because this is a short route, most quotes reflect a minimum billed flight time rather than the true air time. Adjust the options below for a starting range.
Build your estimate
Based on a minimum billed flight time on the Citation CJ1. Excludes fuel surcharges and additional services.
Call for an Exact QuoteWho books this route
Race weekends, banking meetings, and multi city days.
Race weekend groups
Fly straight into Concord-Padgett Regional, walk distance from the Speedway, and skip the road closures NCDOT warns fans about every race week.
Banking and finance
With Bank of America and Truist headquartered uptown, a same day trip to Charlotte's financial district is a routine part of doing business in the Southeast.
Multi city business days
Charlotte works well as one stop among several. SkySouth clients regularly build days that start in Charlotte and end in Atlanta or Nashville.
Panthers and Hornets games
For groups heading to a Panthers or Hornets game, chartering removes the parking and post game traffic that come with uptown venues.
Higher earnings growth reported among small and mid sized companies using business aviation, compared to non users, over a five year study period.
Short hops add up for growing businesses.
A study of small and medium sized companies conducted by NEXA Advisors for the National Business Aviation Association found that firms using business aircraft posted meaningfully higher EBITDA, earnings, and revenue growth than comparable companies that did not, even through a recession.
A Triad company making frequent trips into Charlotte's financial district is exactly the kind of regional travel pattern the study points to. Read the full NEXA Advisors study via NBAA.
Common questions
Everything you need to know before you book.
Is it worth chartering a jet for such a short trip to Charlotte?
For a single one way trip on a clear day, driving is often just as fast. Charter earns its value when Charlotte is one stop in a multi city day, when a group is traveling together, or during Charlotte Motor Speedway race weekends when I-85 and the surrounding roads see hours of delay.
What airport does SkySouth use near Charlotte?
SkySouth typically routes to Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, a city owned general aviation reliever airport for Charlotte Douglas International, located roughly 1.5 miles from Charlotte Motor Speedway and about 20 minutes from uptown Charlotte.
How long is the flight from Burlington or Greensboro to Charlotte?
The straight line distance is about 99 miles, which puts actual air time under 25 minutes on either the Citation CJ1 or CJ3. Many charter operators, including SkySouth, apply a minimum billed flight time on very short legs like this one.
Can SkySouth fly into Charlotte Motor Speedway for race weekends?
Yes. Concord-Padgett Regional Airport sits about 1.5 miles from the Speedway, making it the preferred arrival point for race weekend charters. Ramp space fills quickly during major NASCAR events, so early coordination is recommended.
How much does it cost to charter a jet from the Triad to Charlotte?
Starting rates run from about $2,900 per flight hour on the Citation CJ1 and $3,500 per flight hour on the Citation CJ3, with a minimum billed flight time applied to short routes like this one. Contact SkySouth for a personalized quote based on date and passenger count.
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Ready to skip the drive to Charlotte?
SkySouth's dispatch line is staffed around the clock. Call now or send a trip request and a member of our team will follow up with a personalized quote.