Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

arrived into New Bern fine. the day I returned to go home was a disaster. I told the TSA agent I had a knee replacement before I even approached the scanner as I always do. I had 2 quart sizes bags of small liquid items as I have always had when traveling with no problem some was liquid prescription medication and an inhaler. I was pulled to the side patted down total body and told I could only have one quart size bag with three items I had to throw all the other things I had away. I travel very often and had my knee replaced over two years ago, and have gone out of the country several times. I think these people were too zealous and the person who was the supervisor was very rude.

This is a nice little airport. It was convenient and easy to get to. Rental car return was simple. TSA was efficient. The seating area is quite small, but adequate for the size of planes that fly here. The staff were all very friendly and seemed to be in a great mood despite the insanely early flight I was waiting for. There was even a little coffee maker that people were getting coffee from for free or maybe a small donation.

It’s easily the smallest airport I have been to. But it makes for quick travel and TSA was smooth. Don’t plan on dining here or a huge opportunity to shop, it is a very simple stop.

This is a great airport to fly in /​out of. Prices are fare. Flights are limited. Giving this 2 stars versus 5. Just figured out a major issue. I sat on the runway waiting to un-​board the plane for over an hour due to lightning and being an outside airport. Now have been waiting for my luggage for over an hour. The airport people say it is an FAA rule about the lightning, but the airline said it was the company that runs the airport. Finally, the maintenance guy said they use a metal ramp and thus the company that runs the airport has concerns over lightning.
Small town southern airport with great charm does not have to equal backwards. The airport needs to fix this issue as no modern airport should close for hours just because of a thunder storm. Airports are a consideration when evaluating expanding your businesses into the area.

It’s really kinda cool to enter and leave through this airport. Number one it’s the closest thing to my parent’s house I can arrange. If you’re coming to New Bern, fly into New Bern. So happy I didn’t try catching the bus from Charlotte to save a buck. I’ve done that five hour drive, brutal, and I wasn’t even driving! So points on proximity.
The second great thing is the airport is small so the wait time is infinitesimal. You can show up at 10am for a 11am flight and still have time for boarding passes, security, and a sandwich. There is nothing beyond the checkpoint but some vending machines, so grab something before.
The third thing that is cool is the plane. Gotta admit I had a bit of a problem at first taking something so small into Charlotte, but as long as I don’t produce a hit record, I figure I’ll be fine.
Oh yeah, and shout out to the guy making sandwiches at the diner. Yum.

You can only get to two cities from EWN, but it’s super easy to get to those two places!
Arriving here, the baggage came out quickly, and it was super quick to get a rental car which is, of course, parked right out the door.
The next day, I had to pick someone up, and parking is again right out the door — 50 cents per 30 minutes for short term parking.
When it comes time to fly out, you don’t need to arrive too early — check-​in is usually quiet, security takes seconds. But if you need to wait, there’s free WiFi, a good amount of seating, a small café… and that’s about it. But the airport is clean, comfortable, and easy. Great little airport.

US Airways Express only employs a single gate agent who handles both the front counter and the gate (separated by security). There is no self check-​in. If your flight is overbooked or you encounter any kind of issue with your reservation, you will be completely screwed.
Also, between flights they kick everyone out of the secure area, the TSA goes on break, and the ticket counters completely shut down. They also might decide to have a gate agent «staff meeting» and pull everyone off the gate at random times. This all happens every few hours. I am not making this up, I have seen all of this over the course of several run-​ins with this airport.
Avoid this airport for departures at all costs. You will be better off driving to RDU.

Don’t really know what some expect from a very small regional airport…
Since it’s small you get right through everything quickly and almost always get going on time.
I just love the fact we can fly all the way in to New Bern on a major airline without having to drive from Raleigh or even Charlotte.

Literally the rudest employees I’ve ever encountered. Their laziness caused my husband and I to miss a our flight. We had our tickets and were checked in but no one was around to take our bag. After complaining to 5 different people who couldn’t find «the right person to help us» we just watched our plane land, deboard, and reboard without us. An hour later when someone showed up, they blamed us and didn’t apologize. Never using this place again. Going to Raleigh.

Small airports for the win. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve flown out of here. It’s great because there’s only one terminal so it’s impossible to get lost.
The TSAs are also really cordial compared to most airports. Never had a delay here or lost luggage. It stands out more than ILM and the Jacksonville, NC airport.
The bear statues are an added charm as well as the small Pepsi-​themed exhibit and café. Not to mention free Wi-​Fi!

This is a fairly good airport as small regional airports go.

This airport is new, clean, well lit, has a decent service schedule, and is in a great location. Low-​stress, easy connection experience. Puts other regional airports to shame. I loved flying in/​out of New Bern!

I agree with others — this place is super low stress and the food at the small diner is good, service is great. Only thing that put me off a bit was that you can’t get through security unless it is within 30min of your scheduled flight. Aside that, it was THE MOST relaxing airport experience I have ever had.

This place has decent TSA and they treat each passenger with respect.
Best of all no body scanner.
It is nice to know our Marines aren’t getting a dose of radiation everytime they fly.

Great service, reasonable prices. Lent us the crew car straight away for a quick trip to get food.

The airport is tiny and no amenities. They have vending machines… that’s it. Wow. I got there early and took an early flight to Charlotte even though I would have to wait longer in Charlotte… just to get out of this airport. I have been in airports in other countries that have more to offer. Time to upgrade this airport.

Yep… still biased media on the TV which means you can’t sit in the comfortable chairs. Thanks for catering to people of all political beliefs. Especially since you’re an airport which caters to all people of the area. BOO

The most stress– free airport in the East USA! Quick security, comfy rocking chairs, inexpensive parking and you’re close to home when you return home… Priceless!