1
Runway
2
Frequencies
2
Procedures
3
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
ICAO
K1A5
FAA
1A5
Elevation
2,020 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
2
Tower
No
Fuel
100LL,A1+
Coordinates
35.223, -83.419
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
2,020 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
100LL,A1+
Traffic Pattern
780 ft MSL
ARTCC
ATLANTA
Coordinates
35.2226, -83.4190
Ownership
Public
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR K1A5 280155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/21 A3014 RMK AO2 T02110208
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
21.1°C
Dewpoint
20.8°C
Altimeter
1020.70 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Observed 2026-06-28 01:55Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,002 ft | 100 ft | ASPH-G | - |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | 118.225 | AWOS 3 |
| UNIC | 123.05 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Active NOTAMs
IFR Procedures
1 Runway, 1 Approaches
Nearby Airports in North Carolina
NR08
ADAMS
ROWLAND — 137 ft
8NC
Adams Airport
Rowland — 143 ft
Aerial Spraying Service Airport
Albertson — 141 ft
NC21
AERO PLANTATION
WEDDINGTON — 634 ft
NC21
Aero Plantation Airport
Weddington — 634 ft
W88
AIR HARBOR
GREENSBORO — 822 ft
W88
Air Harbor Airport
Greensboro — 822 ft
KOAJ
ALBERT J ELLIS
JACKSONVILLE — 92.9 ft
Nearest airports
- NR08 — ADAMS
ROWLAND
- 8NC — Adams Airport
Rowland
- null — Aerial Spraying Service Airport
Albertson
- NC21 — AERO PLANTATION
WEDDINGTON
- NC21 — Aero Plantation Airport
Weddington
North Carolina airports
K1A5 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Macon County Airport (K1A5) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in Franklin, North Carolina, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 2,020 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 35.2226°N, 83.4190°W.
Runways
Macon County Airport has 1 runway. The longest runway (07/25) measures 5,002 feet by 100 feet with a asph-g surface.
Communications & Operations
Macon County Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. ATIS is available on 118.225 MHz. A total of 2 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Services & Fuel
Macon County Airport offers 100LL,A1+ fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.
Instrument Procedures
Macon County Airport has 2 published instrument flight procedures, including 1 approach. These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at Macon County Airport is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There are currently 3 active NOTAMs for this facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is K1A5?
K1A5 is the ICAO identifier for Macon County Airport, a public-use airport located in Franklin, North Carolina, United States.
How many runways does Macon County Airport have?
Macon County Airport (K1A5) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of K1A5?
The field elevation of Macon County Airport is 2,020 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at K1A5?
Yes, Macon County Airport offers 100LL,A1+ fuel.
What are the current weather conditions at K1A5?
The current flight category at Macon County Airport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at K1A5?
There are currently 3 active NOTAMs for Macon County Airport. Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.
How do I access complete data for K1A5?
Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for Macon County Airport.
Where is Macon County Airport located?
Macon County Airport (K1A5) is located in Franklin, North Carolina, United States, at an elevation of 2,020 ft MSL.