Mid-Carolina Regional
RUQ · KRUQ · Salisbury, NC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:51 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:41 AM | 10:41Z |
| Sunrise | 07:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunset | 07:25 PM | 23:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:51 PM | 23:51Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 20LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 202° mag · 196° true
- Dimensions
- 5,501 × 100 ft
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°) + MALSR
- ILS
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.95 (RUQ) · GS 3.00°
- CTAF
- 122.725
Enter the left downwind (heading 022°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 20
- Threshold elev
- 766 ft
- Markings
- precision
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 23 ft, 231 ft from threshold, 297 ft L of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Threshold crossing height
- 47 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 772 ft
- End lights
- REIL
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,501 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
Taxi & takeoff
Departure & arrival
“Charlotte”ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (6 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 126.15 | KABEE STAR |
| 128.325 | BARMY DP · BATTA DP · BEAVY DP · BOBZY DP · CHARLOTTE DP · DURST DP · ESTRR DP · ICONS DP · IRVVV DP · JOJJO DP · KERMIT DP · KILNS DP · KNIGHTS DP · KRITR DP · KWEEN DP · LILLS DP · NASCR STAR · WEAZL DP |
| 135.6 | JOOLS STAR |
| 282.325 | KABEE STAR |
| 307.8 | APCH/P DEP/P · BARMY DP · BATTA DP · BEAVY DP · BOBZY DP · CHARLOTTE DP · DURST DP · ESTRR DP · ICONS DP · IRVVV DP · JOJJO DP · KILNS DP · KNIGHTS DP · KRITR DP · KWEEN DP · LILLS DP · WEAZL DP |
| 377.15 | JOOLS STAR |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 20
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 20 | ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.95 (RUQ) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
CLT 115.00 · GSO 116.20 · BZM 113.75
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLT · Charlotte | VOR/DME | 115.00 · 97X | Low | r043° / 34.6 NM |
| GSO · Greensboro | VORTAC | 116.20 · 109X | High | r231° / 35.7 NM |
| BZM · Barretts Mountain | VOR/DME | 113.75 · 84Y | Low | r117° / 37.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KRUQ / RUQ
- Coordinates
- 35.6459, -80.5203
- Elevation
- 772 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- Weather station
- AWOS-3P · 118.175 · ☎ 704-637-6197
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- RUQ
- Attendance
- ALL 0800-2000
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1938/01
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
Activity & hazards NASR
- Parachute jumping — to 17,999 ft MSL · WEEKENDS SUNRISE TO SUNSET AND WEEKDAYS 10AM - SUNSET
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 20; REIL RWY 02 & 20; PAPI RWY 02 & 20; MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF. on 122.725 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 02: 2-light PAPI (left) · 20: 2-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
- Bottled oxygen
- LOW
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Parachute ops, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 15 notes
General
- ADDNL OBSTNS FOR RWY 02; 20 FT BLDG 1100 FT FM THR 100 FT R OF CNTRLN.
- 24 HR SVC BY REQ. FOR AFT HRS SVC CALL 980-892-2840.
- TRANSIT MIL FUEL.
- RMK: ARNG; LTD PRK RAMP CLSD TO ALL TFC EXC MIL ACFT WITH PPR. OPR 1200-2030Z++ MON-FRI EXC HOL.
- SKY DIVING OPS OVR ARPT; DO NOT OVERFLY ARPT DRG SKY DIVING OPS.
- MAIN TRML APRON GRASS AREA ADJ TO FUEL PUMPS CLSD TO HELS.
- BE ALERT FOR MIL ROTOR WING TFC. RNG RAMP LCTD W OF RWY. FRQ NGT OPS.
- CTC KILLDEVIL OPS 10 MIN PRIOR TO LDG. RNG OPS FREQ - 40.700, 126.100, 293.000.
- FOR CD CTC CHARLOTTE APCH AT 704-359-0241.
Lighting
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 20; REIL RWY 02 & 20; PAPI RWY 02 & 20; MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF.
Fuel
- 24 SELF SERVICE AVBL FOR 100LL WITH CREDIT CARD.
- MIL FUEL A+ CTC KILLDEVIL OPS 24 HR PPR, C 984-661-6506/6507/6557.
Obstructions
- 15 FT TREES 0-200 FT FM THR OFFSET 325 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN.
- APCH RATIO 22:1 AT DSPLCD DUE TO 41 FT TREES 1123 FT FM THR OFFSET 418 LEFT OF CNTRLN.
Attendance
- UNATNDD THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY. TO SKED AFT HRS OR HOLIDAY SVC CALL 980-892-2840.
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About KRUQ
Mid-Carolina Regional (RUQ · KRUQ) is an airport in Salisbury, NC, at 772 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,501 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KRUQ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KRUQ have a control tower?
No. Mid-Carolina Regional is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at KRUQ?
Mid-Carolina Regional has 1 runway; the longest is 5,501 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KRUQ?
Mid-Carolina Regional is in Salisbury, NC, at an elevation of 772 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.6459, -80.5203.
More about KRUQ
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