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28NR

Dry Pond Airport

Rutherfordton, North CarolinaElevation 1,130 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,450 ft

08/26
Dimensions
1,450 x 75 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 08
RWY 26

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Dry Pond Airport is in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Field elevation 1,130 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRUSSELL HYDE
Manager phone828-429-9356
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA28NR
SectionalCHARLOTTE
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.3475, -81.9950
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›TAKEOFF RWY 08 - LANDING RWY 26
›HIGH TERRAIN WEST.
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›ALL OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR CONDITIONS
›APRT IN TFC PAT OF RUTHERFORDTON COUNTY ARPT (3 NM NE) CTAF: 122.8
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗28NR on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 28NR have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 28NR. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 28NR have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 28NR. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 28NR?
28NR sits at 1,130 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 28NR?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.