KMRN Foothills Regional Airport

Before you fly into KMRN

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,269.9'

MSL · field 1,269.9' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 21

H/W +0 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KMRN

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KMRN 272115Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3019 RMK AO2 T02160090

Wind: 120° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 22°C / 9°C
Altimeter: 30.19 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,080 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KMRN does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHKY (HICKORY RGNL) · 11.8 NM away. Conditions at KMRN may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KHKY 271720Z 2718/2818 08005KT P6SM FEW250 FM280200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN200 FM281000 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 FM281300 VRB03KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN008 FM281500 20007KT P6SM SCT005 OVC009 FM281700 21008KT P6SM SCT006 BKN014

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–28 02:00Z

Wind: 080° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 6 NM NE
VFR sectional: CHARLOTTE
ARTCC: ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility: MRN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BRENT BRINKLEY
Phone: 828-757-0099
Address: 3566 FOOTHILLS AIRPORT RD, MORGANTON NC 28655

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU: RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-SAT · 0800-1700
SUN · 0900-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

120° · 3 kt

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RWY 21

197°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
03/21Favored	17° / 197°	5,500 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
03	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	10', trees, 612' from thr, 306' R of cntrln, slope 41
21	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box right(3.5°)	—	16', trees, 548' from thr, 237' R of cntrln, slope 21

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.

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 03

MRN

111.1

LOC RWY 03

KMRN · IAP

LOC RWY 03

KMRN · IAP

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): Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk): High pressure
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AFRT,CARGO,GLD,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,TOW

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: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.06

KUKF·Wilkes County Airport·34.7 nm

Cheapest Jet A

$7.19

KMRN·Foothills Regional Aviation

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Foothills Regional Aviation 122.700(828) 757-0099 WebsiteTitanyesterday	$6.50	$7.19	—

Foothills Regional Aviation
122.700(828) 757-0099
—
100LL
$6.50
Jet A
$7.19

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.06atKUKFWilkes County Airport34.7 nmsave $1.44

Airport notes

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

General notes

Apron tie down space is limited.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
Runway 21 has a 30-foot dropoff 400 feet from the threshold on both sides and a 10-foot dropoff 50 feet from the threshold and 150 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
Hang glider activity occurs during daylight hours on the east side of runway 03/21 in the runway safety area.Show FAA
Runway 03 has a 100-foot dropoff 330 feet from the threshold and 80 feet on both sides of centerline along the first 1000 feet of the runway.Show FAA
Deer and coyote are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway 03 and 21 have REILs and PAPI. Runway 03/21 has medium intensity runway lights. Use CTAF for communication.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLFor after hours fuel or service call 828-757-0099.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMRN

Answer card

ICAO: KMRN
Name: FOOTHILLS RGNL
Location: MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation: 1,269.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,269.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 03/21 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 120° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 21

Foothills Regional is in Morganton, North Carolina. The field elevation is 1,269.9 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest runway is 5,500 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. The airport has one ILS approach. It is for runway 03.

Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 03 has REILs, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights. Runway 21 has the same lighting setup. Published remarks call out significant dropoffs near both runway ends. Pay close attention on takeoff and landing. Hang glider activity also occurs in daylight on the east side of runway 03/21 in the runway safety area. Deer and coyotes are reported on and near the airport. Expect wildlife on the surface at any time.

Foothills Regional Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, JET A and JET A PRIST. For after-hours fuel or service, call the FBO directly at (828) 757-0099. Apron tie-down space is limited. Plan ahead if you are stopping overnight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMRN?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does KMRN have an ILS approach?

Yes. KMRN has one ILS approach. It is for runway 03.

Is Foothills Regional towered?

No. KMRN does not have a control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.

Which runway is the longest at KMRN?

KMRN has one runway, 03/21. The runway is 5,500 ft long and asphalt.

What fuel is available on the field at KMRN?

Foothills Regional Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, JET A and JET A PRIST.

Are there any runway hazards at KMRN?

Yes. Runway 03 has a 100-foot dropoff 330 feet from the threshold. Runway 21 has dropoffs near the threshold area. Use extra caution on both ends.

Is there hang glider activity near KMRN?

Yes. Hang glider activity occurs during daylight hours on the east side of runway 03/21 in the runway safety area. Keep a sharp lookout on approach and departure.

What should I know before an after-hours stop at KMRN?

The published remarks say to call (828) 757-0099 for after-hours fuel or service. Apron tie-down space is limited. Confirm parking plans before arrival.

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