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Medium airport

Western Carolina Regional Airport

ICAO KRHPLocal RHP🇺🇸 Andrews
Coordinates
35.1952°N, 83.8630°W
Elevation
1,697 ft (517 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:37
Sunset
20:48
Civil dusk
21:17

About 14h 11m 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 Western Carolina Regional Airport

Western Carolina Regional Airport

Western Carolina Regional Airport is the westernmost general aviation airport in North Carolina. It is a county-owned public-use airport located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the central business district of Andrews, in Cherokee County. It was formerly known as Andrews-Murphy Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KRHP

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 265,500 ft / 1,676 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AWOSAWOS 3119.675 MHz
CNTRATLANTA CNTR134.800 MHz
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 (1)

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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Western Carolina Regional Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Western Carolina Regional Airport?

The ICAO code for Western Carolina Regional Airport is KRHP.

Where is Western Carolina Regional Airport located?

Western Carolina Regional Airport is medium airport located in Andrews, United States, at an elevation of 1,697 ft (517 m).

How many runways does Western Carolina Regional Airport have?

Western Carolina Regional Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,500 ft / 1,676 m.

What time zone is Western Carolina Regional Airport in?

Western Carolina Regional Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Western Carolina Regional Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Western Carolina Regional Airport is approximately 6.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Western Carolina Regional Airport?

The nearest airport to Western Carolina Regional Airport is Tusquittee Landing Airport (NC08), about 9.1 nm to the se, followed by Blairsville Airport and Macon County Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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