AVERY COUNTY/MORRISON FLD (7A8)
Spruce Pine, North Carolina · Avery County · 4 miles NE of city
Airport information
FAA identifier7A8
Elevation2745.2 ft MSL
Latitude35.94536° N
Longitude81.99622° W
Magnetic variation6W
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft17
Planned development (2025–29)$16,292,931
Sectional chartATLANTA
ARTCCAtlanta Center
Flight ServiceRaleigh
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1962/11
Fuel available100LL, A1+
TowerNON-ATCT
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityRDU
AttendedUNATTENDED
ManagerDean Harris
Manager phone828-260-3668
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,001 × 60 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 17: right pattern |
| H1 | 40 × 40 ft | Concrete (good) | — |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 123.0 | — |
| UNICOM | 123.0 | — |
| HICKORY RCAG | 125.15 | — |
| HICKORY RCAG | 263.0 | — |
Airport remarks
- VFR OPS ONLY.
- RWY 35 MTUS TRRN 6000 FT FM RWY END AND 650 FT ABV RWY ELEV ON CNTRLN.
- RWY 35 HAS 60 FT DROP-OFF 250 FT FROM THR AND 50 RIGHT OF CNTRLN. RWY 17 HAS 40 FT DROP-OFF 300 FT FROM THR.
- HIGH TRRN ALL QUADS, DALGT VFR OPS ONLY, RWY 35 UPHILL GRADE, RWY 17 RGT TFC PREF FOR TKOF.
- MIL OPS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
- WILDLIFE ON AND INVOF ARPT.
- GRAVEL MINING OPS WEST OF AND ADJ TO RWY WITH DIRT BANK RANGING 26-48 FT HIGH LCTD 300-500 FT FROM RWY CNTRLN.
- RWY 35 HAS 220+ FT TREES AND MTUS TRRN 2200FT FM THLD OFFSET 400 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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