Foothills Regional Airport (MRN): Codes, Runways & Location
Foothills Regional Airport (IATA: MRN · ICAO: KMRN) is a small airport serving Morganton, United States. It lies at 35.8202° N, 81.6114° W, 1270 ft (387 m) above sea level.
Overview of Foothills Regional Airport
Foothills Regional Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Morganton in United States. It is identified by the IATA code MRN and the ICAO code KMRN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Foothills Regional Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1676 m (5500 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1270 ft (387 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) about 22 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,676 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Foothills Regional Airport
Where is Foothills Regional Airport located?
Foothills Regional Airport is located in Morganton, United States. Its coordinates are 35.8202° N, 81.6114° W.
What is the airport code for Foothills Regional Airport?
Foothills Regional Airport has an IATA code of MRN and an ICAO code of KMRN.
How long is the runway at Foothills Regional Airport?
Foothills Regional Airport's longest runway is about 1676 m (5500 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Foothills Regional Airport have?
Foothills Regional Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Foothills Regional Airport a major airport?
Foothills Regional Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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