Scoping out the transportation options in Pilot Mountain can help keep you on budget. The most convenient airport is Winston-Salem, NC (INT-Smith Reynolds), situated 21.8 mi (35.2 km) away. However, if that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Greensboro, NC (GSO-Piedmont Triad Intl.), which is 35.4 mi (57 km) away. Pilot Mountain may not have many public transport options so a rental car could be an economical alternative to explore the area.