Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (KRWI)
Medium airport · Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRWI |
| IATA | RWI |
| Elevation | 159 ft (48 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°51'23" W 77°53'31" 35.85630, -77.89190 |
| Location | Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,099 ft (2164 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport at a glance
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport is a medium airport in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as RWI. The field elevation of 159 ft (48 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRWI 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, 04/22, offers 7,099 ft (2164 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRWI 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 Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pitt-Greenville Airport | KPGV | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Johnston Regional Airport | KJNX | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Seymour Johnson Air Force Base | KGSB | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field | KISO | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | KRDU | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 159 ft field elevation of Rocky Mount Wilson 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 Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport is KRWI, and its IATA code is RWI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport above sea level?
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 159 feet (48 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.8563, -77.8919 — in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pitt-Greenville Airport, about 52 km away.
Does KRWI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRWI 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 Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport?
Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,099 ft (2164 m) with a ASP surface.