Northeast Florida Regional Airport – UST St. Augustine

Located 4-mile (six kilometers) north of the United States’ oldest city of St. Augustine in St. Johns County in Florida, the public use Northeast Florida Regional Airport is a focal point for the Northeast Florida region which hosts some of the state’s finest attractions along with historic Spanish forts, sprawling golf courses, and stunning beaches. It is owned and operated by the St. Augustine - St. Johns County Airport Authority.

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The Northeast Florida Regional Airport occupies 668 acres (270 hectares) of land with three asphalt runways and three seaplane lanes. The longest of the runways is 13/31 with a measurement of 8,002 × 150 feet (2,439 × 46 meters). The 6/24 runs 2,701 × 60 feet (823 m × 18 meters) and the 2/20 is 2,614 × 75 feet (797 × 23 meters) long. Remodeling and expansion of its terminal building was completed in 1994, resulting in the addition of office spaces, a pilot briefing area, a pilot lounge with shower facilities, conference facilities, and ticket counters with accessible waiting and baggage areas. The Fly-By Café with its second-story view of the airfield opened in 1997, offering aviation-themed dishes amid a backdrop of colorful murals featuring airplane and airshow memorabilia. There have been no commercial flights through UST since ViaAir’s Charlotte service was suspended in November of 2018.

Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Port Orange, Daytona Beach, and Daytona Beach Shores are all easy to get to from Northeast Florida Regional Airport.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Accommodations near Northeast Florida Regional Airport include the Southern Oaks Inn 3.4 miles from the airport. This is a 3-star hotel, features hardwood floors and contemporary furnishings. Alternative hotels when in this region include The Flagler Inn and Best Western Historical Inn. Both located within 1 3-mile radius.