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Small airport

Montgomery County Airport

ICAO K43ALocal 43A🇺🇸 Star
Coordinates
35.3841°N, 79.7905°W
Elevation
628 ft (191 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
8.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
20:33
Civil dusk
21:02

About 14h 13m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Montgomery County Airport

Montgomery County Airport is a public use airport located in Star, a city in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States. It is owned and operated by Montgomery County.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 213,500 ft / 1,067 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
A531 INT 0600-2400 MON-FRI; SAT & SUN BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger200 ft GND1500 ft GND

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Montgomery County Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Montgomery County Airport located?

Montgomery County Airport is small airport located in Star, United States, at an elevation of 628 ft (191 m).

How many runways does Montgomery County Airport have?

Montgomery County Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,500 ft / 1,067 m.

What time zone is Montgomery County Airport in?

Montgomery County Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Montgomery County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Montgomery County Airport is approximately 8.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Montgomery County Airport?

The nearest airport to Montgomery County Airport is Jordan Field (NR02), about 13.3 nm to the sw, followed by Smith Air Strip and Derby Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Montgomery County Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.