FOOTHILLS RGNL (KMRN)
Morganton, North Carolina · Caldwell County · 6 miles NE of city
Airport information
FAA identifierMRN
ICAO identifierKMRN
Elevation1269.9 ft MSL
Latitude35.82022° N
Longitude81.61142° W
Magnetic variation7W
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft59
Annual enplanements22
Planned development (2025–29)$25,341,890
Sectional chartCHARLOTTE
ARTCCAtlanta Center
Flight ServiceRaleigh
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1945/12
Fuel available100LL, A1+
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityMRN
AttendedALL / MON-SAT / 0800-1700; ALL / SUN / 0900-1700
ManagerBrent Brinkley
Manager phone828-757-0099
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,500 × 75 ft | Asphalt (good) | 03: P4L · 21: P4R |
ILS approaches: 03
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| HICKORY RCAG | 125.15 | — |
| HICKORY RCAG | 263.0 | — |
| CTAF | 122.7 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.7 | — |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3P · 828-757-0788
Airport remarks
- RY 03, 100 FT DROPOFF 330 FT FM THLD AND 80 FT BOTH SIDES OF CNTRLN ALONG FIRST 1000 FT OF RY.
- RY 21, 30 FT DROPOFF 400 FT FM THLD BOTH SIDES AND 10 FT DROPOFF 50 FT FM THLD AND 150 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
- HANG GLIDER ACT DALGT HRS - EAST SIDE OF RWY 03/21 IN RWY SAFETY AREA.
- DEER & COYOTE ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- APRON TIE DOWN SPACE LTD.
- ACTVT REILS RWY 03 & 21; PAPI RWY 03 & 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF.
- AFTER HOURS FUEL OR SERVICE CALL 828-757-0099
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
Flight training near KMRN
$50.00 per hour
CFI, CFII at KMRN, KHKY, NC27, Lenoir, North Carolina · +2 more locations
$80.00 per hour
10 years as a flight instructor, Hickory, North Carolina · +7 more locations
$60.00 per hour
CFI for available instruction at KIPJ, Iron Station, North Carolina · +1 more location
$50.00 per hour
CFII, A&P mechanic at 0A9, Elizabethton, Tennessee
Events near KMRN
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AM (Free)
Annual Shiflet Fly-In | Drive-In (9A9)
2654 Airport Rd, Marion, NC
Fly-in
Sun, Sep 27 · 9:00 AM (Free)
Annual Long Island Airpark Fly-In (NC26)
8336 Chick Drive Catawba, NC 28609, Catawba, NC
Fly-in
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM (Free)
Statesville Airport for Homecoming at the Hangar (KSVH)
312 Airport Rd, Statesville, NC 28677, Shiloh, NC
Fly-in