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View of Charlotte from Charlotte
Douglas International Airport

The runway is 3,769-feet long by 100-
feet wide. There are no landing fees.
Getting Around in Gaston County Emergency medical and law enforcement
agencies use Gastonia as a heliport and
– And Beyond transport point. The City of Gastonia built
its municipal airport in 1946.
1126 Gaston Day School Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
Public Transit Air 704-869-7844
GoGastonia Microtransit Charlotte Douglas International gastonianc.gov/municipal-airport
GoGastonia is the city’s affordable Airport (CLT)
CLT is ranked among the world’s
public transit service that comes when
busiest airports, with 100,000 visitors Rail
you need it and picks you up/drops you
daily. The airport offers nonstop service
off close to your destination. Rideshare AMTRAK
to more than 188 destinations worldwide
vehicles replaced the former bus system North Carolina has 16 Amtrak stations
and is home to seven major air carriers,
in July 2024. Rideshare operates daily, that serve regional and long-distance
15 regional carriers and three foreign
except Sundays. routes. Trains travel within the state
flag carriers. CLT has dozens of shops,
• Book a ride on the GoGastonia app dining options and relaxing spaces to chill and to major cities including New York,
or call 704-753-7439. Washington D.C., Atlanta, New Orleans,
between arrivals and departures.
5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway Tampa and Miami. The closest stations are
CATS – Charlotte Area Transit System Charlotte, NC 28208 Gastonia (GAS) and Charlotte (CLT).
CATS operates metro bus and rail 704-359-4013 | cltairport.com 350 Hancock Street, Gastonia, NC 28054
routes in the greater Charlotte region 800-872-7245 | amtrak.com
including Paratransit Service for Gastonia Municipal Airport (AKH)
individuals with disabilities. AKH is one of the more active general Greyhound
• Download the CATS-Pass app online aviation facilities in the state. Academy Greyhound’s lowest fares can be
at ridetransit.org | 704-336-7433 (RIDE) of Aviation is the Fixed Based Operator. secured when riders book online and travel
mid-week.
121 N. Oakland Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052
800-231-2222 | greyhound.com

Belmont Trolley – Almost On-Track
Ding! Ding! Belmont Trolley is restoring
history with a modern twist. The nonprofit
organization has three historic trolley cars – two
operational and one being restored – that will
offer visitors new ways of commuting through
downtown Belmont. Its future trolley barn
will host events, educational programs and a
museum celebrating Gaston County’s heritage.
In partnership with UNC Charlotte’s William
States Lee College of Engineering, Belmont
Trolley has developed a sustainable battery
system to power the fleet of trolleys. Phase I
will deliver an open-air pavilion and prepare
infrastructure for the trolley’s future operation.
belmonttrolley.org
Supported by Belmont Tourism
Authority, State of North Carolina,
City of Belmont, Gaston Travel &
Tourism, individuals, local
businesses and foundations
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