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Western Carolina Regional Airport

RHP · KRHP · Andrews, NC · 1,697 ft elevation · var 4W · Non-towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KRHP
Coordinates
35.1952, -83.8630
Elevation
1,697 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
RALEIGH
NOTAM facility
RHP
Attendance
MON-SAT 0900-1700; SUN 1200-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1947/07
Distance from city
2 W

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:51 AM09:51Z
Sunrise06:21 AM10:21Z
Sunset08:53 PM00:53Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:23 PM01:23Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:23 PM → 05:51 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:53 PM → 05:21 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RWY 08/26 OPR SS-SR; TO INCR INTST - CTAF. ACTVT REIL RWY 08 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 08 & 26 OPER CONSLY, OTR TIMES - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08: 2-light PAPI (left) · 26: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

08TPANSEW
RIGHT traffic
Landing
Rwy 08 · 075°
Pattern
right (turns right)
TPA
2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the right downwind for Rwy 08 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 08/26

5,500 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 25k, Double wheel 45k.

08
Heading
075° mag · 71° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Rr, 20 ft, 216 ft from threshold, 246 ft R of centerline
Displaced threshold
215 ft
26
Heading
255° mag · 251° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 51 ft, 1,144 ft from threshold, 92 ft L of centerline — 18:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
AWOS119.675AWOS 3
CNTR134.8ATLANTA CNTR
UNIC122.8CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
HRS · HarrisVORTAC109.80r010° / 15.4 NM

Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗

Minimums & Hot Spots

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Charter, Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner
CHEROKEE COUNTY
75 PEACHTREE STREET, MURPHY, NC
828-835-8578
Manager
CHRIS WILLIAMS
5840 AIRPORT ROAD, ANDREWS, NC
828-321-5114

Remarks FAA

  • LCTD 0.5 MI NORTH OF WEST END OF RWY 08/26.
  • LOW FLYING MIL JET ACFT OVERFLY ARPT.
  • TWY UNLGTD.
  • 4-5 FT DITCH 75 FT FROM RWY CNTRLN ON BOTH SIDES.
  • RWY 08 RR 390 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN 260 FT FM THLD.
  • ARPT SRNDD BY HIGH TRRN.
  • RWY 08, 8 FT DROP-OFF, 108 FT FM THLD BOTH SIDES IN RWY SAFETY AREA.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -4C.
  • FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
  • LIVESTOCK PASTURED INVOF ARPT.
  • MIRL RWY 08/26 OPR SS-SR; TO INCR INTST - CTAF. ACTVT REIL RWY 08 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 08 & 26 OPER CONSLY, OTR TIMES - CTAF.
  • UNATNDD THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS DAY.
  • FUEL AVBL 24 HR WITH CREDIT CARD.
  • HAS 5 FT CROPS 0-200 FT FM END OFFSET 150 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN AND 2 FT BRUSH 189 FT FM END OFFSET 65 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN.
  • 3 FT BERM 20 FT FM THLD OFFSET 81 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 6 DEG LEFT AND 8 DEG RIGHT OF CNTRLN DUE TO TRRN.
  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 6 DEG RIGHT OF CNTRLN DUE TO TRRN; UNUSBL BYD 2.5 NM FM THR DUE TO TRRN.
  • APCH RATIO 19:1 AT DSPLCD THLD DUE TO RR.

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KRHP in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KRHP

Western Carolina Regional Airport (RHP · KRHP) is an airport in Andrews, NC, at 1,697 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KRHP, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KRHP have a control tower?

No. Western Carolina Regional Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at KRHP?

Western Carolina Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KRHP?

Western Carolina Regional Airport is in Andrews, NC, at an elevation of 1,697 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.1952, -83.8630.

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