Macon County Airport

Franklin, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

K1A5

IATA

Elevation

2020 ft

Region

US-NC

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: K1A5

Local Code: 1A5

Location: 35.222599° N, -83.418999° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Macon County Airport (K1A5) in Franklin, US, primarily serves general aviation, and traveler reviews largely reflect this, with a generally positive sentiment focused on the FBO services and the airport's picturesque location. Pilots praise the friendly and helpful staff and the modern facilities, though specific details from non-pilot travelers are limited.

What Travelers Love

Friendly and Helpful FBO Staff: Many reviews highlight the "extra friendly FBO staff" and their courtesy and knowledge.
Modern and Attractive Facilities: The airport is described as having "beautiful facilities" and being "modern and attractive".
Convenient Fuel Services: Both Jet-A and 100LL Avgas are available, with 24-hour self-service options for credit card users.
Pilot Lounge/Snooze Room: A dedicated pilot lounge/snooze room is available, catering to the needs of pilots.
Scenic Location: The airport is nestled in the "SW NC Appalachian chain" and the "Iotla Valley in the Smoky Mountains," offering a pleasant environment.
Rental Car Availability: Enterprise rental cars can be delivered to the airport.

Common Complaints

Lack of Crew Car: Historically, the airport has eliminated its crew car service, which was a point of dissatisfaction for some pilots looking to easily access Franklin for lunch.
High Terrain for Unfamiliar Crews: The airport is surrounded by "high terrain," making night operations potentially challenging for crews unfamiliar with the local area.
PAPI Out of Service: As of November 2025, the PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) for Runway 7 and 25 is indefinitely out of service.

Macon County Airport appears to be a well-regarded general aviation facility, particularly appreciated by pilots for its hospitable FBO and convenient services, set against a beautiful mountain backdrop. The primary areas for improvement revolve around ground transportation options and the status of approach aids.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`07/25`	5000 ft	100 ft	ASPH-G	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
AWOS	AWOS 3	`118.225 MHz`
UNIC	CTAF/UNICOM	`123.05 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

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