Harnett Regional Jetport is a public-use airport owned by Harnett County and located near Lillington, North Carolina, United States. The facility serves general aviation and is positioned approximately 5 nautical miles (9 km) northeast of the central business district of Lillington.
Identifiers
- ICAO: KHRJ
- FAA LID: HRJ
Facilities
The airport occupies an area of roughly 350 acres (141 ha) at an elevation of 200 feet (61 m) above mean sea level. It has a single asphalt runway:
| Runway | Orientation | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/23 | 05/23 | 5,500 ft (1,677 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | Asphalt |
Operations
According to data published by the Federal Aviation Administration for the 12‑month period ending 31 December 2022, the airport recorded approximately 28,000 aircraft operations, averaging 77 per day. The operations were primarily composed of general aviation flights, with a small proportion attributed to air taxi services. Based aircraft at that time included single‑engine, multi‑engine, and jet types.
History
The airport was formerly known as Harnett County Airport. In the early 2010s, Harnett County conducted a series of upgrades—including runway extension and navigation aid improvements—to accommodate larger aircraft and to support regional economic development, prompting the designation “Regional Jetport.”
Services
The airport provides fuel (100LL avgas and Jet‑A), aircraft maintenance, hangar space, and pilot facilities. It also hosts occasional community events and flight training activities.
Access
Ground access to the jetport is via County Road 581 (Lillington‑Bunnlevel Road), with connections to U.S. Route 421 and Interstate 40 located within a 15‑minute drive.
Regulatory Classification
The airport is classified as a non‑controlled airport in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) and does not have an operating control tower.
All information reflects publicly available data from FAA records and official Harnett County publications up to 2023.
