Huntsville International Airport - HSV
Huntsville International Airport is an international airport located ten miles from downtown Huntsville, Alabama. It serves Huntsville and neighboring cities like Madison, Decatur, Athens, and more. It is owned by Huntsville / Madison County Airport Authority and serves as the hub for Atlas Air, which operates cargo and passenger flights. In 2017, it served a total of 63,015 aircraft movements. Huntsville International Airport covers over 6,000 acres and sits at an elevation of 629 feet. There are two runways.
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Huntsville International Airport, with airport code – HSV, was opened in 1967 as the Huntsville Jetport. As of 2019, it has 12 gates and its terminals feature shops, restaurants, and a hotel – the Four Points by Sheraton. There is also a golf course located near the airport. Huntsville International Airport is often used as a diversion airport for larger hubs like the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Several airlines serve Huntsville International Airport, these include America Eagle, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, Silver Airways, and more. Destinations include Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Orlando, Dallas, and Washington. Plans are underway to renovate the airport and add another terminal area.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Airport hotels that serve the Huntsville International Airport include the Four Points by Sheraton Huntsville Airport, located within the airport’s property. Another option, located 3.7 kilometers away is the Hampton Inn Madison Huntsville Airport. It is also close to attractions like the US Space and Rocket Center.
Alternate airports to the Huntsville International Airport include the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, located in Muscle Shoals. Another is the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, located in Birmingham.