Nearest Major Airports to Mount Mitchell
| Airport (Airport Code) | Distance in road miles* |
| Asheville, NC (AVL) | 40 |
| Bristol, TN (Tri-Cities) (TRI) | 90 |
| Charlotte, NC (CLT) | 130 |
| Greensboro, NC (GSO) | 170 |
| Greensville/Spartansburg, SC (GSP) | 190 |
* Rounded to the nearest 5 miles