Mountain Empire Airport (KMKJ), Virginia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Mountain Empire Airport (KMKJ) serves the Marion / Wytheville area of Virginia at an elevation of 2558 feet, with a single paved runway supporting business aviation traffic in the region. The airport is non-towered and operates on a staffed schedule Monday through Saturday, with fuel service including 100LL, A+, and Jet A. Annual operations recorded at 385 total movements in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 210 of those operations. Customs service is not available on-site, with the nearest facility at KTRI roughly 57 nautical miles distant.
Runways
Mountain Empire Airport has one paved runway, 08/26, 5,252 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Mountain Empire Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Mountain Empire Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Tri-Cities (KTRI), 57 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Mountain Empire Airport recorded 210 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KMKJ shows a notable peak in August, with volumes considerably lower in May and June.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 37 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 6.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Mountain Empire Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
An 8-foot bush is located 80 feet from the threshold, 120 feet left of centerline, on the approach path.
A roadway with 17 feet of clearance penetrates the approach surface by 9 feet; interstate traffic penetrates into the primary surface.
Runway 08/26 medium intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity; activate higher intensity via CTAF.
For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Mountain Empire Airport has five airfields within 36 NM. The closest is Tazewell County (KJFZ), 23.77 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available on-site at KMKJ?
Mountain Empire Airport does not have customs on-site. The nearest customs facility is KTRI, located approximately 56.81 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to plan for that separate stop before or after visiting KMKJ. No CANPASS or other special customs designation is indicated for this field.
What fuel is available at Mountain Empire Airport?
Mountain Empire Airport (KMKJ) offers both 100LL and A+ fuel grades, and Jet A is also available on the field. Fuel service aligns with the airport's staffed hours, Monday through Saturday from 0800 to 1800 local, with the field closed on Sunday. Operators should plan arrivals accordingly since no fuel service is indicated outside these hours.
What is the runway configuration at KMKJ?
KMKJ has a single paved runway, 08/26, measuring 5252 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the airport's only runway, so operators should account for crosswind conditions when planning approaches. The field is non-towered, and lighting on 08/26 is pilot-controlled via CTAF.
Are there any approach obstructions to know about at Mountain Empire Airport?
Mountain Empire Airport has documented close-in obstructions affecting its approach. An 8-foot bush sits 80 feet from the threshold and 120 feet left of centerline on the approach path. Separately, a roadway clearance penetrates the approach surface by 9 feet, and interstate traffic penetrates into the primary surface. Pilots should account for these when flying the approach to runway 08/26.