Interstates and Highways in Onslow County

U.S. Highways  

  • U.S. 17 (4 lanes)
  • U.S. 258 (4 lanes)

Interstates

  • I-40 runs East/West 35 miles (4-lane access to I-40)
  • I-95 runs North/South 78 miles (4-lane access to I-95)

State Highways

  • N.C. 24 (4 lanes)
  • N.C. 50
  • N.C. 53

Jacksonville Station

Jacksonville Station is a new 15,000 square foot multi-modal transportation center that serves as the operational home for both the Jacksonville Transit and Onslow United Transit systems, improving efficiency and connectivity among all public transportation agencies that serve our community. All modes of transportation will be served in this new facility with a taxi, Uber and Lyft service area, connections to Greyhound and Amtrak, and serve as a trail head for our Greenways.

The interior of the Operations Building was designed to resemble a 1940’s train station with wainscoting and gooseneck lighting fixtures. There is a Ticketing and Lobby Area where passengers can comfortably wait for their connection, purchase a Jacksonville Transit ticket, or find answers to questions such as how to ride the bus or make a connection.

Within the Ticketing area, there is space specifically designed for traveling active and retired military members – The Bulldog Lounge. Our goal was to offer a space that is friendly and welcoming for new military members arriving in our City as they will call Jacksonville home for the next several years. Multiple military veterans organizations have agreed to sponsor the lounge by supplying refreshments and snacks in order for them to feel more at home.

Air Travel and Cargo

Albert J. Ellis Airport

JACKSONVILLE, NC’S AIRPORT FOR PERSONAL BUSINESS TRAVEL

OAJ-Ellis Airport is one of ten commercial airports in North Carolina and has more than 118,000 citizens within a 30-minute radius. its economic output for our region has increased over 150% in the past decade, while serving as a catalyst for economic growth, attracting businesses, creating jobs, and boosting the local economy by contributing significantly to the prosperity of Onslow County.

Last year, over 294,000 people—business travelers, citizens, military, and visitors—traveled through the airport, served by Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Jacksonville, and Onslow County in general, is a destination in and of itself. OAJ connects today’s military infrastructure at US Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune with civilian visitors and guests.

Flights leave OAJ-Ellis multiple times daily, bound for Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. By starting your journey at OAJ, you can get almost anywhere in the world from Aruba to Zurich with a simple connection at one of these world-class hubs.

GENERAL AVIATION AVAILABLE AND GROWING 

OAJ’s General Aviation hub allows individuals and companies to charter an aircraft or rent a private plane. The airport offers a 7,100’ foot runway and three gates. A 900 foot runway extension project is currently in the design phase.

GROWTH AT JACKSONVILLE, NC’S OAJ-ELLIS AIRPORT

In November 2018, The Onslow County Board of Commissioners dedicated the nation’s newest Air Traffic Control Tower at the Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ). They also shared a clear message with economic investors and CEOs: “Onslow County wants your business.”

In 2018, Vidant Medical Center from Greenville, NC and Airlink Vitalink from New Hanover Regional Medical Center based air medical operations here, bringing over 30 new jobs with them.

OAJ supports 3805 direct and indirect jobs, responsible for $205 million in personal income. The airport generates over $37 million in state and local taxes and contributes over $612 million/year in total economic output.

NC Ports

Port of Morehead City

One of the deepest ports on the U.S. East Coast, the Port of Morehead City is located just four miles from the Atlantic Ocean. The port handles both breakbulk and bulk cargo and is the second largest importer in the country for natural rubber. As a leading exporter of phosphate, the Port of Morehead City features a dry-bulk facility with a 225,000-ton capacity warehouse and open dry-bulk storage. Access to Interstates 95 and 40 is available via U.S. Highways 70 and 17 as well as daily train service from Norfolk Southern. The Port of Morehead City continues to improve its facilities to meet customer needs. A 177,000-square foot warehouse is available to house high value commodities such as paper, steel, and lumber. This warehouse features 29-foot ceilings and easy access to ocean berths.

Port of Wilmington

The Port of Wilmington is strategically located on the U.S. East Coast. Owned and operated by the North Carolina State Ports Authority, the Port of Wilmington offers terminal facilities serving container, bulk and breakbulk operations. Wilmington is one of the few South Atlantic ports with readily available berths and storage areas for containers and cargo. A 42-foot navigational channel offers customers additional vessel capacity. Readily available modern transit and warehouse facilities, new state-of-the-art Panamax container cranes and support equipment, and the latest in cargo management technology provide a broad platform for supporting international trade to the fast-growing Southeast U.S. market. CSX Transportation provides daily service for boxcar, tanker and general cargo services.