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Small airport

Moore County Airport

IATA SOPICAO KSOPLocal SOP🇺🇸 Carthage
Coordinates
35.2372°N, 79.3894°W
Elevation
455 ft (139 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
8.9° W

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:27
Sunrise
06:52
Sunset
19:44
Civil dusk
20:09

About 12h 51m 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 Moore County Airport

Moore County Airport is a public airport located 3 miles (5 km) north of Southern Pines and 5 miles northeast of Pinehurst, in Moore County, North Carolina, USA. The airport covers 500 acres (202 ha) and has one runway. The current runway is paved, 6,502 feet long and 150 feet wide. SOP is primarily used for general aviation.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 236,503 ft / 1,982 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
14 / 321,999 ft / 609 m100 ftGrsUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DFAYETTEVILLE APP/DEP127.800 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3127.575 MHz
CLDFAYETTEVILLE CLNCDEL127.000 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.050 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2609 · effective Sep 3, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Showing 6 of 6 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Moore County Airport?

The ICAO code for Moore County Airport is KSOP, and its IATA code is SOP.

Where is Moore County Airport located?

Moore County Airport is small airport located in Carthage, United States, at an elevation of 455 ft (139 m).

How many runways does Moore County Airport have?

Moore County Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,503 ft / 1,982 m.

What time zone is Moore County Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Moore County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Moore County Airport is approximately 8.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Moore County Airport?

The nearest airport to Moore County Airport is Tobacco Road Airport (NR88), about 2.6 nm to the n, followed by Gilliam-McConnell Airfield and Holland Drop Zone Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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