Charlotte / Monroe Executive Airport (KEQY), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Charlotte / Monroe Executive (KEQY) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Monroe, North Carolina, roughly 16.5 nautical miles from the Charlotte metro area. It serves as a business aviation reliever in the region, recording 7,276 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 5,381 of those operations. A single 7,001-foot asphalt runway, onsite CBP inspection services, and 24-hour self-service fuel support a range of turbine and piston operations at the field.
Runways
Charlotte / Monroe Executive Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 7,001 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Charlotte / Monroe Executive Airport has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Charlotte / Monroe Executive Airport has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Charlotte / Monroe Executive Airport recorded 5,381 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KEQY builds through the year, with October, November, and August showing the highest monthly operations compared to a lower winter baseline in January and February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 564 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Charlotte / Monroe Executive Airport averages 17.4 days above 90°F in July and 17.5 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.5°F, and January the coldest, at 52.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Charlotte / Monroe Executive Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Charlotte Approach.
MALSR on runway 05, REIL on runway 23, and HIRL on runway 05/23 are activated via CTAF. All lights operate from dusk until 0000. After 0000, activation is via 122.7. PAPI on runway 05 and runway 23 operate continuously.
Trees 63 feet tall are located 0 to 200 feet from the threshold, offset 401 feet left.
The right side of taxiway A at runway 23 has a steep shoulder drop-off between the runway and the taxiway.
Deer, wildlife, and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
24-hour credit card fuel service is available.
Contact Airport Operations.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Charlotte / Monroe Executive Airport has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Mc Gee Field, 9.78 NM northeast.
Part of the Charlotte area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the customs procedures at KEQY?
Charlotte / Monroe Executive (KEQY) has CBP inspection services available onsite, along with a USDA compliance agreement covering agricultural inspection. This combination allows international arrivals to clear both customs and agriculture requirements at the airport rather than diverting to another port of entry. Dispatchers should confirm current CBP staffing and notice requirements directly with the local port, since onsite availability does not eliminate advance notification obligations. The airport's business aviation traffic volume supports this level of customs infrastructure. KEQY's non-towered status means arrival coordination should also account for CTAF procedures alongside customs planning.
How long is the runway at KEQY?
KEQY has a single runway, 05/23, measuring 7001 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length places it among the longer general aviation runways in the region and supports a broad range of business jet traffic without the operational limitations seen at shorter fields. The runway is also listed as the airport's max paved length, confirming there is no longer alternative surface. Surface condition and weight-bearing data should be verified separately for specific aircraft types before planning heavier operations at Charlotte / Monroe Executive.
Does KEQY have air traffic control?
Charlotte / Monroe Executive (KEQY) is a non-towered airport, meaning pilots coordinate arrivals and departures using CTAF rather than a control tower. Runway lighting, including HIRL on 05/23, MALSR on runway 05, and REIL on runway 23, is CTAF-activated during posted hours and switches to activation on 122.7 after those hours. PAPI on both runway ends operates continuously. For clearance delivery, pilots are directed to contact Charlotte Approach rather than a local tower or ground frequency. This setup is typical for a high-traffic non-towered field supporting significant business aviation volume.
What obstacles or hazards should pilots be aware of at KEQY?
Charlotte / Monroe Executive (KEQY) reports 63-foot trees located 0 to 200 feet from the runway threshold, offset 401 feet left, which pilots should factor into approach and departure planning. Separately, the airport notes deer, wildlife, and birds on and in the vicinity of the airport, warranting extra vigilance during low-altitude operations. On the ground, the right side of taxiway A at runway 23 has a steep shoulder drop-off between the runway and taxiway, a hazard relevant to taxi operations in that area. These combined obstacles and wildlife concerns are worth briefing before operating at KEQY.
Is fuel available at KEQY outside staffed hours?
Yes, Charlotte / Monroe Executive (KEQY) offers 24-hour credit card fuel service, allowing self-service fueling outside the posted attendance schedule of 0700 to 1900 daily. The airport stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel types, covering piston and turbine aircraft. Attended hours run all week from 0700 to 1900, but the credit card system extends fuel access beyond that window without requiring staff presence. This makes KEQY workable for operators arriving or departing outside normal attendance hours who still need to fuel without prior arrangement.