Located in Western North Carolina, Macon County Airport is approximately three miles from downtown Franklin, North Carolina. We are convenient to Highlands, Cashiers, Dillsboro and Sylva, NC, as well as Dillard and Clayton, GA – all within a 30 to 45 minute drive.In the area you will find many area attractions such as Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, gem mining, whitewater rafting, waterfalls, antiques and arts & crafts shopping and of course famous hiking trails including the Appalachian Trail.