KMWK

VFR

MOUNT AIRY/SURRY COUNTY

MOUNT AIRY · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
1,268.9'
Longest RWY
5,500'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMWK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,268.9'
MSL · field 1,268.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +1 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KMWK

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KMWK 272115Z AUTO 09006KT 070V130 10SM CLR 21/05 A3018 RMK AO2
Wind
090° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,971 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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
MWK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GEORGE CRATER
Address
146 HOWARD WOLTZ JR. WAY, MOUNT AIRY NC 27030-9020

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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090° · 6 kt
RWY 18
166°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 166° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,269 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored166° / 346°5,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box right(3°)47', trees, 1219' from thr, 275' R of cntrln, slope 21
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)63', other, 1842' from thr, 32' R of cntrln, slope 26

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 18
KMWK · 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
100LLAA1+
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.

General notes

  • The runway has 100-foot drop-offs 90 feet from the centerline on both sides and 300 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • Runway 36 has a 50-foot drop-off 300 feet from the threshold and 150 feet right and left of the centerline.Show FAA
  • Runway 36 slopes uphill 34 feet.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Greensboro Approach at 743-222-6129.Show FAA
  • After hours service is available and posted on the phone box.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 18 and 36. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1Airport attendance is from 0800 until the earlier of 1800 local or sunset.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMWK

Answer card
ICAO
KMWK
Name
MOUNT AIRY/SURRY COUNTY
Location
MOUNT AIRY, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
1,268.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,268.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Mount Airy/Surry County Airport sits in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Field elevation is 1,268.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 5,500 ft long, so it gives light aircraft a solid margin, though the published remarks call out steep drop-offs near the runway edges and near the thresholds. Runway 36 also slopes uphill 34 ft, so plan for that on landing and departure.

This is a non-towered field. Airport attendance is from 0800 until the earlier of 1800 local or sunset. After-hours service is available and posted on the phone box. No ILS approaches are published, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach and procedure details before you go. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or current chart data say otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Mount Airy/Surry County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Runway end identifier lights are on both ends. PAPI is also installed on runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36 and are controlled by CTAF. For clearance delivery, Greensboro Approach is listed in the remarks. First-time pilots should pay close attention to the terrain and runway edge drop-offs here, especially if arriving at night or in marginal visibility.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KMWK?
KMWK has one runway, 18/36 and it is 5,500 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is Mount Airy/Surry County Airport towered?
No. KMWK is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 123.0 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KMWK?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KMWK have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KMWK. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before flight.
What FBO is on the field at KMWK?
The on-field FBO is Mount Airy/Surry County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (336) 789-5153 for current service details.
What are the tower or airport attendance hours at KMWK?
There is no control tower. Airport attendance is from 0800 until the earlier of 1800 local or sunset. After-hours service is available and posted on the phone box.
Are there runway hazards at KMWK?
Yes. The published remarks call out 100-foot drop-offs near both sides of the runway and near the thresholds. Runway 36 also has a 50-foot drop-off near the threshold and slopes uphill 34 ft.
How do I get clearance delivery for KMWK?
The published remarks say to contact Greensboro Approach at 743-222-6129 for clearance delivery. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest procedures before departure.

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