Transportation System
Interstates/Highways
Major Highways in or near Covington County, AL include:
- I-65 (west of county)
- I-10 (east of county)
- US Hwy 29
- US Hwy 331
- US Hwy 84
Airports
The South Alabama Regional Airport, at Bill Benton Field, is located between Andalusia and Opp, to conveniently serve all of Covington County. No commercial airlines fly in or out of S.A.R.A. – all are private or chartered. There is a municipal airport in Florala.
Nearby airports include:
Airport | Location | Distance from Covington Co. |
---|---|---|
Montgomery Regional Airport | Montgomery, AL | 90 Miles |
Dothan Regional Airport | Dothan, AL | 80 Miles |
Northwest Florida Regional Airport | Eglin AFB (Fort Walton/Destin Area) | 75 Miles |
Columbus Metropolitan Airport | Columbus, GA | 180 Miles |
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport | Panama City, FL | 115 Miles |
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | Birmingham, AL | 180 Miles |
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport | Atlanta, GA | 255 Miles |
Source: Distance based on Mapquest, 2012.
Railways
Rail service is provided by the Alabama and Florida Railway, a subsidiary of Pioneer Railcorp. There are Norfolk Southern intermodal centers located in nearby Birmingham, AL and Austell, GA (near Atlanta).
Port Facilities
Port facilities are available at the Alabama State Port located in Mobile, AL (125 miles from Andalusia, AL).