Western Carolina Regional Airport (KRHP)
Medium airport · Andrews, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Western Carolina Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRHP |
| Elevation | 1,697 ft (517 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°11'43" W 83°51'47" 35.19520, -83.86300 |
| Location | Andrews, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,500 ft (1676 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Western Carolina Regional Airport at a glance
Western Carolina Regional Airport is a medium airport in Andrews, North Carolina, United States. The field elevation of 1,697 ft (517 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRHP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 5,500 ft (1676 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRHP shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Western Carolina Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| McGhee Tyson Airport | KTYS | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Asheville Regional Airport | KAVL | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) | KCHA | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Anderson Regional Airport | KAND | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field | KCSV | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Western Carolina Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,697 ft field elevation of Western Carolina Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Western Carolina Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Western Carolina Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Western Carolina Regional Airport is KRHP, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Western Carolina Regional Airport above sea level?
Western Carolina Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,697 feet (517 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Western Carolina Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.1952, -83.8630 — in Andrews, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is McGhee Tyson Airport, about 69 km away.
Does KRHP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRHP appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Western Carolina Regional Airport?
Western Carolina Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,500 ft (1676 m) with a ASP surface.