KSOP

VFR

MOORE COUNTY

PINEHURST/SOUTHERN PINES · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
459.3'
Longest RWY
6,503'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSOP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,459.3'
MSL · field 459.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +5 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KSOP

Current METAR

Observed 20:56Z

KSOP 272056Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP218 6//// T02110061 56018 PNO $
Wind
100° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
992 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 N
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
SOP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICK CLOUTIER
Address
P.O. DRAWER 5809, PINEHURST NC 28374

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

tap a runway
100° · 8 kt
RWY 05
038°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 038° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,459 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored38° / 218°6,503 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
056,502'6,502'6,102'5,502'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR71', trees, 1740' from thr, 456' R of cntrln, slope 21
236,502'6,502'6,102'5,722'PAPI 4-box right(3°)38', trees, 987' from thr, 185' R of cntrln, slope 20

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

ILS · 1

RWY 05
LD · CAT I
SOP
111.5
ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 05
KSOP · 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
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,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
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

  • Bird activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport from April through October.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 910-692-3212.Show FAA
  • A 12 hour prior permission request is required for jet operations conducted between 2300 and 0600. Contact the airport manager at 910-692-3212.Show FAA
  • Fixed wing aircraft operations are not authorized from any grass or turf surface.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Fayetteville Approach at 910-484-8012.Show FAA
  • Flight training is available.Show FAA
  • Maintenance is available.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is active on runway 05. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runway 23. High intensity runway lights are installed on runways 05 and 23. Taxiway lights operate on the CTAF frequency. PAPI on runways 05 and 23 operate continuously.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05The approach slope ratio is 30 to 1 at the displaced threshold with 72 foot trees.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Closed to unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Call the airport manager at 910-692-3212.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSOP

Answer card
ICAO
KSOP
Name
MOORE COUNTY
Location
PINEHURST/SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
459.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,459.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 6,503 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Moore County Airport sits in Pinehurst and Southern Pines, North Carolina. Field elevation is 459.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 05/23, which is 6,503 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Runway 05 has an ILS approach. The airport also has MALSR lighting on runway 05. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runway 23. High intensity runway lights are installed on both ends. PAPI on 05 and 23 operates continuously. Taxiway lights operate on the CTAF frequency. Bird activity is reported from April through October, so plan for that on arrival and departure. The published remarks also say fixed wing aircraft are not authorized from any grass or turf surface.

Moore County Airport has one on-field FBO. Moore County Airport carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist availability. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 910-692-3212 for current guidance. Jet operations between 2300 and 0600 need 12 hours prior permission. Clearance delivery is handled through Fayetteville Approach. This is a non-towered field, so expect self-announce traffic on CTAF 123.05 and coordinate closely with other aircraft in the pattern.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSOP?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts you near 1,459 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
Does Moore County Airport have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list 1 ILS approach. It serves runway 05. If you need the exact minima or course data, verify with the current Chart Supplement before departure.
Is KSOP towered or non-towered?
KSOP has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.05 for self-announce traffic. Coordinate with other aircraft in the pattern.
What runway length does KSOP have?
The airport has one runway, 05/23 and it is 6,503 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Which FBO is on the field at KSOP?
Moore County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist availability. Call (910) 692-3212 for current service details.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KSOP?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager at 910-692-3212 for the current procedure before you fly in.
Can I plan a late-night jet arrival at KSOP?
Jet operations between 2300 and 0600 require 12 hours prior permission. Call the airport manager at 910-692-3212 before you plan that arrival.
What should I watch for on approach to runway 05 at KSOP?
The published remarks note a 30:1 approach slope at the displaced threshold with 72 ft trees. Bird activity also occurs from April through October. Keep that in mind on arrival.

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