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About Oak Island, NC

Oak Island is a 12-mile barrier island on North Carolina's coast, reached via NC-133 from Wilmington (35 miles) or through Bolivia from US-17. The island offers Atlantic beaches and Intracoastal Waterway access with mild winters and breezy summers. Most visitors drive I-40 to Wilmington, then US-17 south to NC-133 east across the Oak Island Bridge. The distinctive 1958 lighthouse features a unique four-colored daymark pattern visible from both land and sea.

Where is Oak Island, NC on the map?

Oak Island, NC is in United States, at 33.943, -78.137 - about 16 km south of Bolivia, NC.

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What is the closest airport to Oak Island, NC?

The closest airport to Oak Island, NC is Wilmington International Airport, 56 km (about 59 min by car).

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