KRUQ Mid-Carolina Regional Airport

Before you fly into KRUQ

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,772.3'

MSL · field 772.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 02

H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KRUQ

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KRUQ 272115Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3015 RMK AO2 T02140051

Wind: 090° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 30.15 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,392 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KRUQ does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KINT (SMITH REYNOLDS) · 32.7 NM away. Conditions at KRUQ may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KINT 271726Z 2718/2818 07009KT P6SM SCT250 FM281300 19006KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN070 OVC090 PROB30 2813/2818 5SM -RA BR BKN020 OVC060 AMD NOT SKED

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–28 13:00Z

Wind: 070° at 9 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 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: 3 NM SW
VFR sectional: CHARLOTTE
ARTCC: ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility: RUQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: VALERIE STEELE
Phone: 704-216-7753
Address: 3670 AIRPORT LOOP, SALISBURY NC 28147-8921

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU: RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0800-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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090° · 5 kt

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RWY 02

010°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
02/20Favored	10° / 190°	5,501 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
02	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	35', trees, 814' from thr, 356' R of cntrln, slope 17
20	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	MALSR	23', trees, 231' from thr, 297' R of cntrln, slope 1

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 20

LS · CAT I

RUQ

109.95

ILS OR LOC RWY 20

KRUQ · IAP

ILS OR LOC RWY 20

KRUQ · 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): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AFRT,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,PAJA,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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.29

KZEF·Yadkin Valley Aviation·40.2 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.51

KJQF·Concord-Padgett Regional Airport·18 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Mid-Carolina Regional Airport 122.725(704) 216-7749 WebsiteTitan6d ago	$6.77SS $5.92	—

Mid-Carolina Regional Airport
122.725(704) 216-7749
100LL
$6.77
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.29atKZEFYadkin Valley Aviation40.2 nmsave $1.48
Jet A$8.51atKJQFConcord-Padgett Regional Airport18 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Arranged limited parking ramp is closed to all traffic except military aircraft with prior permission required. Operations are from 1200 to 2030 Zulu Monday through Friday except holidays.Show FAA
The main terminal apron grass area adjacent to the fuel pumps is closed to helicopters.Show FAA
Be alert for military rotor wing traffic. The range ramp is located west of the runway. Frequency night operations occur.Show FAA
Skydiving operations occur over the airport. Do not overfly the airport during skydiving operations.Show FAA
Transit military fuel is available.Show FAA
Contact Killdevil Operations 10 minutes prior to landing. Range operations frequencies are 40.700, 126.100, and 293.000.Show FAA
Additional obstructions for runway 02 include a 20 foot building 1100 feet from the threshold 100 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
Twenty-four hour service is available by request. For after hours service call 980-892-2840.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Charlotte Approach at 704-359-0241.Show FAA

Lighting notes

MALSR is activated on runway 20. REIL is available on runways 02 and 20. PAPI is available on runways 02 and 20. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 02/20 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

A1+Military fuel A plus is available. Contact Killdevil Operations 24 hours prior permission required at 984-661-6506, 6507, or 6557.Show FAA
100LLTwenty-four hour self service is available for 100LL fuel with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

20There are 15 foot trees zero to 200 feet from the threshold offset 325 feet left of centerline on runway 20.Show FAA
02The approach ratio is 22 to 1 at the displaced threshold due to 41 foot trees 1123 feet from the threshold offset 418 feet left of centerline on runway 02.Show FAA

Other notes

2The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. To schedule after hours or holiday service call 980-892-2840.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRUQ

Answer card

ICAO: KRUQ
Name: MID-CAROLINA RGNL
Location: SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation: 772.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,772.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 02/20 · 5,501 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 5
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 090° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 02

Mid-Carolina Regional Airport sits in Salisbury, North Carolina. Field elevation is 772.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 5,501 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. The published pattern altitude is not given, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly. The airport has one ILS approach to runway 20. Runway 20 also has MALSR, REIL and PAPI. Runway 02 has REIL and PAPI.

The on-field FBO is Mid-Carolina Regional Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead if you need service. Published remarks say operations run from 1200 to 2030 Zulu Monday through Friday except holidays. They also note limited parking ramp access. That ramp is closed to all traffic except military aircraft with prior permission. The main terminal apron grass area by the fuel pumps is closed to helicopters. Be alert for military rotor wing traffic, range ramp activity west of the runway and skydiving operations over the field. Do not overfly the airport during jump activity.

For a first-time arrival, the main things to plan for are the military activity, the published runway 02 obstruction notes and the fact that runway lights are controlled by CTAF. Contact the airport operator or the FBO directly before arrival if you need current access details or after-hours service.

Frequently asked questions

What runway should I expect to use at KRUQ in normal conditions?

KRUQ has one runway, 02/20. It is 5,501 ft long and asphalt. The field also has one ILS approach to runway 20.

What is the pattern altitude at Mid-Carolina Regional Airport?

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.

Does KRUQ have a control tower?

No. KRUQ is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725.

Which ILS approach is available at KRUQ?

The airport has one ILS approach. It is for runway 20.

What are the tower or airport operating hours at KRUQ?

There is no control tower. Published remarks say operations are from 1200 to 2030 Zulu Monday through Friday except holidays. Verify current access with the airport operator if you are planning an arrival outside that window.

Which FBO is on the field at KRUQ?

Mid-Carolina Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly for current service details.

Are there any special arrival concerns at KRUQ?

Yes. Published remarks call out military rotor wing traffic, skydiving operations and obstructions near both runway ends. Runway 20 has trees near the threshold. Runway 02 has trees and a building noted on the approach path.

Can I get after-hours service at KRUQ?

Yes, after-hours service is available by request. The published remarks give a phone number for after-hours service. Call the airport operator or the FBO directly before you go.

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