Concord

Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (IATA: USA) opened in 1994 and operates a single small passenger terminal, serving mainly general aviation and occasional scheduled leisure flights. The compact regional facility acts as a reliever for Charlotte’s larger CLT airport and is especially handy for visitors to Concord and the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Located about 20 miles northeast of downtown Charlotte, USA is easily reached via I-85 with local shuttle, taxi and limited public-transit options. Generally budget-friendly—often hosting low-cost carriers and seasonal routes—the airport is not a major hub but has previously been a base for leisure airlines such as Allegiant Air.