Private charter · CLT → AMW
Charlotte to Ames
828 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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Charlotte to Ames, door to door faster.
Trade about 17½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte to Ames Municipal Airport in Ames, 828 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 828 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 17½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Charlotte
Airports in Charlotte
CLT
Major airportCharlotte Douglas International Airport
Charlotte · KCLT
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
USA
Commercial airportConcord-Padgett Regional Airport
Concord · KJQF
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,402 ft
KEQY
Regional airportCharlotte-Monroe Executive Airport
Monroe
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,001 ft
RKH
Regional airportRock Hill - York County Airport
Rock Hill · KUZA
- From downtown
- 20 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
KIPJ
Regional airportLincolnton Lincoln County Regional Airport
Lincolnton
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,700 ft
Arriving Ames
Airports in Ames
AMW
Regional airportAmes Municipal Airport
Ames · KAMW
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,701 ft
KIKV
Regional airportAnkeny Regional Airport
Ankeny
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
When you land
Things to do in Ames
Ames is home to Iowa State University, one of the country’s leading land-grant universities, known for engineering, veterinary medicine, agriculture and design. The university anchors a cluster of research institutions, including the Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Animal Disease Center, and a research park where agricultural technology, software and manufacturing companies grow alongside university spin-offs. Software company Workiva got its start here, and the city’s economy is unusually tied to science and research.
- 01
Reiman Gardens
Iowa State’s public garden includes themed outdoor gardens and an indoor butterfly wing where hundreds of tropical butterflies fly freely among the plants.
- 02
Jack Trice Stadium
Home of Cyclone football, the stadium is named for Iowa State’s first Black athlete, and fall Saturdays bring large crowds and tailgating to the south side of campus.
- 03
Iowa State University Campus
The central campus is known for its green lawns, the Campanile bell tower and murals by Grant Wood in the Parks Library, part of a large public art collection.
- 04
Brunnier Art Museum
In the Iowa State Center, this museum specializes in decorative arts, including glass, ceramics and jade, with rotating exhibitions.
- 05
Ledges State Park
About 20 miles west near Boone, sandstone bluffs rise above Pea’s Creek, with trails, stone steps and overlooks of the Des Moines River valley.
- 06
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
In nearby Boone, excursion trains cross the Des Moines River valley on a high bridge, with dinner trains and a railroad museum at the depot.
Questions
Charlotte to Ames flights
How long is a private flight from Charlotte to Ames?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 828 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 17½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Charlotte to Ames use?
You can depart from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA), or Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (KEQY) and arrive at Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) or Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Charlotte to Ames cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Charlotte and Ames?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Ames back to Charlotte are priced the same way.
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