43A

VFR

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

STAR · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
632.5'
Longest RWY
4,002'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 43A
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,632.5'
MSL · field 632.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 43A

43A does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHBI (ASHEBORO RGNL) · 17.0 NM away. Conditions at 43A may differ.

METAR · KHBI

Observed 16:35Z

KHBI 271635Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3024 RMK AO2 T01610033
Wind
040° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.24 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
508 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
0 NM NE
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN MCNEILL
Address
PO BOX 425, TROY NC 27371

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • UNATTENDED

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
040° · 6 kt
RWY 03
015°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 015° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,633 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored15° / 195°4,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)43', trees, 1453' from thr, 46' R of cntrln, slope 29
21PAPI 2-box left(4°)26', pole, 456' from thr, 108' R of cntrln, slope 9

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 03
43A · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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
No

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.

General notes

  • Caution deer on and in vicinity of runway.Show FAA
  • There is a 20 to 25 foot depression 180 feet south of runway 03 threshold on centerline.Show FAA
  • Runway 21 has a parallel gravel driveway 130 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
  • There is an unmarked 40 foot pipeline 350 to 750 feet from runway 21 threshold across and left of centerline.Show FAA
  • Runway 03 has an uphill grade.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Fayetteville Approach at 910-484-8012.Show FAA
  • There is a 35 to 40 foot drop-off 80 feet west of runway 03 centerline; a 30 foot drop-off 300 feet from runway 21 threshold on centerline; and a 30 foot drop-off 80 feet right of runway 21 centerline.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated precision approach path indicators runway 03 and 21; medium intensity runway lights runway 03/21 on CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLAvgas 100LL is available 24 hours self service with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 21Approach ratio 24 to 1 to displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager phone 910-220-1218.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 43A

Answer card
ICAO
43A
Name
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Location
STAR, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
632.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,632.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 4,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
040° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

Montgomery County Airport (43A) is in Star, North Carolina. The field elevation is 632.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 03/21, which is 4,002 ft long. There is no control tower. The airport is VFR only. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or the airport operator says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. There is a steep drop-off west of runway 03 and more terrain issues near both ends of the runway. Deer are also a known hazard on and near the runway. Runway 21 has a parallel gravel driveway off the right side. There is also an unmarked pipeline near the 21 approach path.

24-hour self-serve 100LL is available with credit card. No on-field FBOs are listed. Call the airport operator directly before arrival if you need ramp or service details. Fayetteville Approach handles clearance delivery and the published approach frequencies. The runway lights are on CTAF. PAPI is available for both runway ends. First-time pilots should plan a careful look at the terrain. Stay alert for wildlife. Verify current procedures before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Montgomery County Airport (43A)?
43A has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 4,002 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway at the field.
Is Montgomery County Airport towered?
No. 43A does not have a control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does 43A have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 43A. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Montgomery County Airport?
A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or the airport operator says otherwise.
Is there self-serve fuel at 43A?
Yes. 100LL is available 24 hours self-serve with credit card. No on-field FBOs are listed. Confirm any other service needs with the airport operator before arrival.
What hazards should I watch for on final to runway 21?
The published remarks call out a 30 ft drop-off 300 ft from the runway 21 threshold on centerline. There is also an unmarked 40 ft pipeline 350 to 750 ft from the threshold across and left of centerline.
Are there terrain or wildlife concerns at Montgomery County Airport?
Yes. The remarks mention a 35 to 40 ft drop-off west of runway 03 centerline. They also mention a 20 to 25 ft depression south of runway 03 threshold. Deer are reported on and near the runway. Plan a careful recon and stay alert on rollout and climbout.
How do I contact Fayetteville Approach for 43A?
The published clearance delivery contact is Fayetteville Approach at 910-484-8012. Approach and departure frequencies listed are 127.8 and 343.725.

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