Foothills Regional Airport
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 12h 56m 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 Foothills Regional Airport
Foothills Regional Airport (formerly Morganton-Lenoir Airport) is a public airport located nine miles south of the City of Lenoir, NC, and eight miles northeast of the City of Morganton, NC. It is owned by the Foothills Regional Airport Authority.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KMRNNOTAMs
KMRNReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 / 21 | 5,500 ft / 1,676 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 124.175 MHz |
| CNTR | ATLANTA CNTR | 125.150 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.700 MHz |
Services & operations
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (3)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 5 of 5 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Foothills Regional Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Foothills Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Foothills Regional Airport is KMRN, and its IATA code is MRN.
Where is Foothills Regional Airport located?
Foothills Regional Airport is small airport located in Morganton, United States, at an elevation of 1,270 ft (387 m).
How many runways does Foothills Regional Airport have?
Foothills Regional Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,500 ft / 1,676 m.
What time zone is Foothills Regional Airport in?
Foothills Regional Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Foothills Regional Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Foothills Regional Airport is approximately 7.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Foothills Regional Airport?
The nearest airport to Foothills Regional Airport is Lanni Field (18NC), about 4.1 nm to the n, followed by Silver Creek Airport and Clyde Valley Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Foothills Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.