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Asheville Regional Airport Opens Rental Facility as $1.8B I-26 Connector Project Launches

Asheville Regional Airport opens its new rental car facility as part of the ongoing $1.8 billion I-26 Connector project begins five-year construction timeline.

By Colin Percy · May 20, 2026

Asheville Regional Airport has officially opened a new rental car facility on May 20, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the broader AVL Forward modernization program. This infrastructure upgrade is designed to streamline passenger flow and improve the overall traveler experience at the facility.

Simultaneously, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has commenced construction on the massive $1.8 billion I-26 Connector project in the region. Work on this extensive transportation overhaul began in April, with a long-term development schedule that anticipates a project completion date in late 2031.

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