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Western Carolina Regional Airport

Andrews, United States

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1697 ft

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Location

Andrews · NC · United States

Position

35.195°, -83.863° · 1697 ft elev.

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Small general aviation airport serving western North Carolina mountains.

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Andrews, United States

Western Carolina Regional Airport (ICAO: KRHP) is a public general aviation airport located in Andrews, Cherokee County, North Carolina. It serves the mountainous western corner of the state, providing access for private and charter aircraft to a region that includes the Great Smoky Mountains and nearby recreational areas. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,994 feet above mean sea level and features a single paved runway. It is owned and operated by Cherokee County and primarily supports general aviation traffic, including small private planes, agricultural operations, and emergency services rather than scheduled commercial airline service.

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Ground access to the airport is primarily by private vehicle via local roads in Cherokee County, with no dedicated public transit service.

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No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Western Carolina Regional Airport; it serves exclusively general aviation users.

Notable facts

›Located in Andrews, Cherokee County, in the far western corner of North Carolina.
›Elevation is approximately 1,994 feet above mean sea level.
›Features a single paved runway designated 5/23.
›Owned and operated by Cherokee County government.
›Serves general aviation including private, charter, and emergency flight operations.

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Western Carolina Regional Airport is the westernmost general aviation airport in North Carolina. It is a county-owned public-use airport located 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the central business district of Andrews, in Cherokee County. It was formerly known as Andrews-Murphy Airport.

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