KSOP · SOP
Moore County Airport
Carthage, North CarolinaElevation 455 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 0546°T
Landing length (LDA)5,502 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,502 / 6,502 / 6,102 ft
Displaced threshold600 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23226°T
Landing length (LDA)5,722 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,502 / 6,502 / 6,102 ft
Displaced threshold400 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Moore County Airport is in Carthage, North Carolina. Field elevation 455 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRICK CLOUTIER
Manager phone910-692-3212
AttendedDaily, 0800–2000
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKSOP / SOP
SectionalCHARLOTTE
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.2372, -79.3894
Distance from city3 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.050
UNICOM123.050
FREQUENCIES
Communications
127.8
FAYETTEVILLE APP/DEP
A/D
127.575
AWOS 3
AWOS
127
FAYETTEVILLE CLNCDEL
CLD
123.05
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.050
CTAF
CTAF
123.050
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFFECT. CTC AMGR 910-692-3212.
›FIXED WING AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED FROM ANY GRASS/TURF SURFACE.
›CLSD TO UNSKED AIR CARRIER OPER WITH MORE THAN 30 PASSENGER SEATS; CALL AMGR 910-692-3212.
›FOR CD CTC FAYETTEVILLE APCH 910-484-8012.
›APCH RATIO 30:1 AT DSPLCD THR 72 FT TREES.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 05; REIL RWY 23; HIRL RWY 05/23; TWY LGTS - CTAF. PAPI RWY 05 & 23 OPERS CONSLY.
›FLT TRNG AVBL.
›MAINT AVBL.
›12 HR PPR FOR JET OPNS CONDUCTED 2300-0600, CTC AMGR 910-692-3212.
›BIRD ACTVTY ON & INVOF ARPT APR-OCT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KSOP have a METAR?
Yes. KSOP is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KSOP have a TAF?
When KSOP issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KSOP?
KSOP sits at 455 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KSOP?
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.