Huntsville International Airport (IATA: HSV), also known as Carl T. Jones Field, is the commercial airport for Huntsville and North Alabama. It opened in October 1967 as the Huntsville Jetport and handled 1,722,857 passengers in 2025.[1]
| Opened | October 1967 (as Huntsville Jetport) |
|---|---|
| Area | 6,000 acres |
| Runways | 12,600 ft and 10,001 ft |
| Gates | 12 |
| Passengers in 2025 | 1,722,857 |
History
Carl T. Jones Field opened in 1967 west of the city along Highway 20 and County Line Road. A ribbon-cutting was held on September 15, 1968, with rocket pioneer Wernher von Braun and Senator John Sparkman attending.[1] Huntsville’s role in the space program and defense industry helped shape the airport’s growth.
Facilities
The airport covers 6,000 acres at an elevation of 629 feet and has two asphalt runways: 18R/36L, which is 12,600 feet long, and 18L/36R, 10,001 feet long. The longer runway is described as the second longest commercial runway in the southeastern United States, 416 feet shorter than Miami International’s. The terminal has 12 gates.[1] The airport is part of the Port of Huntsville, together with the International Intermodal Center and the Jetplex Industrial Park.[1]
Airlines and traffic
Five passenger airlines serve the airport: Allegiant, American, Breeze, United and Delta, and eight cargo carriers also use it. Frontier Airlines ended service in 2022, and Breeze Airways announced on May 21, 2021, that Huntsville would be one of its original launch destinations.[1] Passenger totals were 1,445,365 in 2019, 559,420 in 2020, 1,591,139 in 2024 and 1,722,857 in 2025, and Atlanta was the busiest route.[1] See also Huntsville and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Opening and ownership
The airport opened in October 1967 as the Huntsville Jetport, is also known as Carl T. Jones Field, and was the city’s third airport. It lies about ten miles southwest of downtown at 629 feet elevation, covers about 6,000 acres and is owned by the Huntsville / Madison County Airport Authority.[2]
Passengers and airlines
It handled 1,722,857 passengers in 2025, up 5.3 percent from 2024. Allegiant, American, Breeze, United and Delta serve it with regional affiliates, and eight cargo airlines including FedEx Express and UPS operate there.[2]
Runways and Port of Huntsville
It has two asphalt runways, 18R/36L at 12,600 feet and 18L/36R at 10,001 feet. The airport is part of the Port of Huntsville with the International Intermodal Center and Jetplex Industrial Park, and the FAA has designated it a re-entry site for Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane.[2]
FAQs
What is the airport code for Huntsville International? HSV.
How long is its longest runway? 12,600 feet.
Sources
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Key facts
- Opened October 1967 as Huntsville Jetport
- 12,600-foot main runway
- 12 gates
- 1,722,857 passengers in 2025
Quick checkWhat is Huntsville International Airport also called?Show answer
Carl T. Jones Field.
Sources
- Wikipedia. Huntsville International Airport. 2025 (accessed 2026-11-10)
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