Lumberton airport options include nearby Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) and Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY), which offers commercial flights. LBT is close to town; FAY is farther away but has daily service to Charlotte and Atlanta, so compare flight availability with your ground-transport plans.
- LBT: At 163 Airport Boulevard in Lumberton, next to Interstate 95.
- FAY: At 400 Airport Road in Fayetteville, with daily flights to Charlotte and Atlanta.
- From a two-star property in Lumberton: LBT is about 3 minutes by car, compared with about 32 minutes by car to FAY.
The two airports and their distances
Lumberton Regional Airport is the closer airport to Lumberton, while Fayetteville Regional Airport adds commercial-flight options. From a two-star inn in Lumberton, the supplied routes put LBT about 3 minutes away by car and FAY about 32 minutes away by car.
The City of Lumberton describes LBT as next to Interstate 95 and 20 miles north of the North Carolina–South Carolina state line. FAY is in Fayetteville, at 400 Airport Road. Those locations make LBT a local airport choice and FAY a farther alternative for passengers whose flight plans fit its service.
Ground transport considerations
FAY has rental-car offices inside baggage claim, with rental-car parking next to the terminal. The airport offers taxis and rental cars, but no shuttle service. Passenger pickup and drop-off take place in front of the terminal; vehicles cannot be left unattended there, so drivers who need to leave a vehicle should use short-term parking.
For a taxi from FAY, the airport publishes contact details for six services. Confirm current availability and arrangements directly with a provider before relying on a ride. For more detail on the arrival leg, Fayetteville airport route and arrival planning covers the trip toward Lumberton.
LBT is next to Interstate 95, and its address is 163 Airport Boulevard. Rental cars at LBT are available by appointment, so arrange that service ahead rather than assuming a car will be waiting.
Which airport may suit your itinerary?
FAY may suit your itinerary if its commercial flights match your destination and schedule; LBT is the closer option to Lumberton. Fayetteville Regional Airport offers daily service on American Airlines to Charlotte and on Delta Air Lines to Atlanta. These routes give you specific destinations to compare against your onward plans.
If you choose FAY, account for the drive to Lumberton and decide how you will continue from the airport. If you choose LBT, rental cars are available by appointment. The best fit therefore depends on the flight you need and whether you have confirmed ground transport, rather than distance alone.
Once in town, the transport choices beyond the airport can shape your plans. Local transport and short trips around Lumberton offers context for getting around after arrival.
Confirm details before booking travel
Flight schedules, transportation services and airport operating details can change. Before you book, confirm flight availability with the airline and check the airport operators’ official sites for current terminal, parking and ground-transport information. FAY’s terminal opens at 4 a.m. every day, but check the official site before you go for any details that could affect your arrival.
For directions to FAY from Interstate 95, its published route uses Exit 44 via Claude Lee Road, then follows airport signs west for approximately 3 miles to Airport Road. Turn right within 1,000 feet. Allow for your own travel conditions when planning the drive.
FAQs
Which airport is closer to Lumberton, North Carolina?
Lumberton Regional Airport is the closer airport. Fayetteville Regional Airport is farther away, with a drive of about 32 minutes from the Lumberton inn cited above.
Does Fayetteville Regional Airport offer flights to Charlotte?
Yes. Fayetteville Regional Airport offers daily American Airlines service to Charlotte and daily Delta Air Lines service to Atlanta.
Does Fayetteville Regional Airport have a shuttle to Lumberton?
No. The airport says it does not offer shuttle service and provides taxis and rental cars as transportation options.
Can you rent a car at Lumberton Regional Airport?
Yes, rental cars are available by appointment at LBT. For arrival details, see the route from Lumberton Regional Airport to Southern Inn.