since 1947

8/26

5,500

1,676

Runway direction

Feet long

Meter long

Western Carolina Regional Airport covers an area of 206 acres (83 ha) at an elevation of 1,697 feet (517 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 8/26 with an asphalt surface measuring 5,500 by 100 feet (1,676 x 30 m)

See from the air Appalachian Montains, rivers and lakes. A 20 min flight with a certified flight instructor For You and your close ones (max 2 adults or 1 adult with 2 children);  For more info contact

Western Carolina Regional Airport 

Sudent Pilot Classes

Career Development

Flight Attendant Prep Course

The flight training at the Andrews  airport offers   pilot training for a wide range of students. From mountain flying, solo flight prep to pilots preparing for an airline career. Private Pilot license require 40 hours - that includes at least 20 hours of flight training from an authorized instructor & 10 hours of solo flight training

Commercial Pilot License Course Training The FAA requires students to log a minimum of 65 total flight hours. You can finance your pilot training! Professional and Career Development Loans are bank loans to pay for courses and training that help with your career or help get you into work.

At the Western Carolina Regional Airport 

Ground Training Study for Flight Attendant 101. For interested students, we will be providing PREP courses with an experienced Flight Attendant.

         (area under development)

Western Carolina Regional KRHP

Andrews-Murphy Airport

Western Carolina Regional Airport (ICAO: KRHP, FAA LID: RHP)

is a county-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles

(3.7 km) west of the central business district of Andrews,

in Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States.

It was formerly known as Andrews-Murphy Airport.

For additional info, check-out