Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, New Bern, NC
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Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN, KEWN) is a towered public airport located 3 miles SE of New Bern, in Craven County, NC. There are two runways as follows:
| Designation | Dimensions | Surface | Condition |
| 4/22 | 6,452′ x 150′ | Asphalt (grooved) | Good |
| 14/32 | 4,001′ x 150′ | Asphalt | Good |
Tidewater Air Services LLC is the full-service FBO on the field. They offer both 100LL and Jet A, have a GPU, towing, a pilot lounge/snooze room, flight planning, WiFi, catering, a full kitchen, and showers. Parking is ramp or tiedown. There is also a passenger terminal at this airport.
An on-field flight school, D2 Flight Academy, operates here as well as PilotJohn Aviation, a supplier of ground support equipment. I don’t know anyone at the D2 Flight Academy, but I’ve met a lot of the PilotJohn Aviation sales team at trade shows, and you won’t find nicer people. They will bend over backwards to make sure you get what you need.
Breeze Airways and American Airlines provide three non-stop commercial flights here. American flies daily to Charlotte (CLT) and Breeze flies to Orlando (MCO) and seasonally to Hartford (BDL).
Transportation
A crew car is listed. Additionally, rentals are available through the FBO, or you can grab one yourself inside the terminal, just past baggage claim. There is a designated rental car lot directly outside the exit doors. The current rental agencies are: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National, and Alamo. If none of these suit your fancy, you can check Carla Car Rental to find the best deals. Vehicle parking is free for the first 15 minutes in both long and short-term parking. There is a cell phone lot.
If you are looking for a charter or open leg, Villiers Jets offers worldwide charters with no annual dues or membership fees.
Where To Stay Near Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
Prices and names change frequently. For current prices, amenities, and new owner rebrands, check Expedia.com or Hotels.com. All listed hotels are within a five-mile radius of EWN. You can also use VRBO.com.
- Comfort Suites New Bern: Closest major hotel to the airport; free breakfast, pets allowed, straightforward access to downtown.
- BridgePointe Hotel & Marina: Outdoor pool, waterfront location at the marina.
- The Harvey (Boutique Hotel): Small, upscale historic‑district property.
- Tryon Riverfront Inn: Views of the Grand Marina, pets allowed, and it’s a 3-minute walk to the Riverfront Convention Center.
- DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern Riverfront: Hotel on the riverfront with a poolside bar, views of the Grand Marina, with strong reviews.
Where To Eat And Drink
Inside the terminal, only grab-and-go type snacks are available unless a seasonal vendor moves in.
Sea & Soul Bar & Grille, Beartown Bistro and Pizza Company, Taqueria San Luis, and Carolina Grill are the closest to the airport. In most places, Taqueria San Luis is a food truck; here, it is an actual building with street tacos.
Next up, Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q (casual counter or drive-thru Eastern NC-style BBQ), Cook Out (drive-thru burgers, BBQ, and shakes), and Roots Asian Restaurant. (FB only)
Between three miles and four miles out are: Blackbeard’s Triple Play Restaurant & Bar, and Persimmons Waterfront Restaurant. Downtown, clustered together, you have a choice of Morgan’s Tavern & Grill, Baker’s Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery, Baxter’s 1892, or Cypress Hall.
Please click individual links for menus and hours.
Things To Do
The bi-annual MCAS Cherry Point Air Show is a major aviation festival. This coming year features the Blue Angels, military demonstrations, and static aircraft displays. The next one is set for May 9-10, 2026.
Not only was New Bern the first capital of North Carolina, but it’s also the Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola. Step inside the Pepsi Store on Middle Street and discover how a local soda accident became a global icon.
Tryon Palace, a reconstructed 18th-century governor’s mansion with 16 acres of gardens and costumed interpreters, is a standout for anyone interested in early American history. Just steps away, the North Carolina History Center at Tryon Palace offers an engaging, family‑friendly extension of the experience. For those drawn to military history, the New Bern Civil War Battlefield Park provides 30 acres of preserved landscape filled with walking trails and interpretive signage that bring the 1862 battle to life.
Nature lovers will also find plenty of room to unwind at Lawson Creek Park’s 140 acres of riverfront greenspace or along the waterfront paths of Union Point Park, complete with its picture‑perfect gazebo. And for a deeper look at the region’s past, three local museums—the New Bern Historical Society, the New Bern Firemen’s Museum, and the African American Heritage & Culture Center—offer rich context, including the story of the devastating Great Fire of 1922, which displaced a quarter of the city’s residents, most of them African American.
For the fishmen among you, an hour’s drive in mid-June will land you in Moorehead City. Home of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, one of the largest and most prestigious sportfishing events in the U. S.
Why Fly Here
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) offers direct access to one of North Carolina’s most historic and walkable riverfront towns. From colonial landmarks and waterfront parks to aviation heritage, military events, and the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola, New Bern delivers a surprising mix of culture, history, and small-town charm.
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