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About Kitty Hawk, NC

Kitty Hawk on North Carolina's Outer Banks is where the Wright Brothers made their first flight in 1903. Most visitors drive US 158 from the mainland or arrive from Virginia Beach (90 miles north) and Raleigh (200 miles west via US 64). The barrier island location offers easy access to Nags Head and Cape Hatteras beaches. The Wright Brothers National Memorial features a 60-foot granite monument marking the exact takeoff spot.

Where is Kitty Hawk, NC on the map?

Kitty Hawk, NC is in United States, at 36.072, -75.718 - about 7 km south of Southern Shores, NC.

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What is the closest airport to Kitty Hawk, NC?

The closest airport to Kitty Hawk, NC is Norfolk International Airport, 124 km (about 1 h 53 min by car).

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