MOUNTAIN EMPIRE (KMKJ)
Marion/Wytheville, Virginia · Smyth County · 9 miles NE of city
Airport information
FAA identifierMKJ
ICAO identifierKMKJ
Elevation2558.2 ft MSL
Latitude36.89485° N
Longitude81.34995° W
Magnetic variation6W
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Basic
Based aircraft12
Planned development (2025–29)$3,839,314
Sectional chartCINCINNATI
ARTCCAtlanta Center
Flight ServiceLeesburg
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1958/09
Fuel available100LL, A+
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityMKJ
AttendedALL / MON-SAT / 0800-1800; ALL / SUN / CLOSED
ManagerBrian Burkett
Manager phone276-783-8805
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,252 × 75 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 08: P2L · 26: P2L |
ILS approaches: 26 (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.7 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.7 | — |
| TRI CITY RCAG | 127.85 | — |
| TRI CITY RCAG | 269.3 | — |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3 · 276-686-6420
Airport remarks
- THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
- IN OPERATION PRIOR 1959.
- LCTD 9 NM NE MARION.
- AFT HRS CTC 276-685-1122.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- MIRL RWY 08/26 PRESET LOW INTST; ACTVT HIGHER INTST - CTAF.
- CALL 276-685-9314
- 8 FT BUSH 80 FT FRM THLD, 120 L OF CNTRLN ON APCH.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
