1A5

VFR

MACON COUNTY

FRANKLIN · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
2,033.9'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
VFR sectional · 1A5
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Before you fly into 1A5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,813.9'
MSL · field 2,033.9' + 780 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 1A5

Current METAR

Observed 05:35Z

K1A5 130535Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM -RA SCT016 BKN035 OVC060 20/19 A3019 RMK AO2 T01950192
Wind
260° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 19°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,787 ft
Ceiling
3,500 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
Pattern altitude
780 ft AGL · 2,814 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
260° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A
1A5 · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 1A5

Answer card
ICAO
1A5
Name
MACON COUNTY
Location
FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
2,033.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,813.9 ft MSL (780 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
260° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Macon County Airport is in Franklin, North Carolina. The field elevation is 2,033.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 07/25, which is 5,002 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 780 ft AGL, which is 2,813.9 ft MSL. Macon Air is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is available 24 hours self-service with a credit card. Airfield service is listed from 0800 to 1830, excluding holidays. The airport is in the mountains. Published remarks call out rapidly rising terrain in all quadrants. That matters on departure and arrival, especially when density altitude is high.

There are a few runway notes to plan around. Runway 07 has trees and a small hill near the departure end. Runway 25 has a fence and brush near the threshold. Both PAPI systems are out of service indefinitely. Medium intensity runway lights and the PAPIs are listed as operating from dusk to dawn, with intensity increased by using CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692. This is also a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 11 degrees Celsius.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 1A5?
Pattern altitude is 780 ft AGL. That works out to 2,813.9 ft MSL at Macon County.
Does Macon County Airport have a tower?
No tower is published for 1A5. Use CTAF 123.05 for traffic calls. UNICOM is also 123.05.
What runway is available at Macon County Airport?
There is one runway at 1A5. Runway 07/25 is 5,002 ft long and asphalt.
Are there ILS approaches at 1A5?
No ILS approaches are published for Macon County Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at 1A5?
Macon Air is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The published phone number is (828) 524-5529.
Is self-serve fuel available at Macon County Airport?
Yes. Published remarks say 100LL and Jet A are available 24 hours self-service with a credit card.
What runway and obstacle issues should I know about at 1A5?
Runway 07 has trees and a small hill near the departure end. Runway 25 has a fence and brush near the threshold, plus a drop-off farther down the runway side.
What should I know about weather and terrain at Macon County Airport?
The airport sits in rising terrain in all quadrants. It is also a cold temperature airport, so altitude correction is required at or below minus 11 degrees Celsius.

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