Mount Olive Municipal (W40), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Mount Olive Municipal Airport (W40) is a public-use, non-towered field in Mount Olive, North Carolina, serving light business aviation traffic at a modest annual volume. The airport sits close to Seymour Johnson AFB and within reach of several other general aviation fields in the region, and customs processing is not available onsite, with the nearest customs facility at Raleigh-Durham International (KRDU), roughly 54 nautical miles away.
Runways
Mount Olive Municipal has one paved runway, 05/23, 5,254 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Mount Olive Municipal has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Mount Olive Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Raleigh-Durham International (KRDU), 54 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Mount Olive Municipal recorded 273 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July, August and September. Business aviation traffic at Mount Olive Municipal Airport concentrates in the mid-summer and early fall months, with July, August, and September each recording the year's highest monthly operation counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 29 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 4.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Mount Olive Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
An AM radio tower located approximately 6,000 feet southwest of the runway 05 end, on centerline, adds 200 feet to the effective distance for runway 05.
After sunset, pilot activation increases the intensity of the medium intensity runway lights on runway 05/23 via CTAF. PAPI on runway 05 and runway 23 is also pilot-activated via CTAF.
The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 20:1.
A 5-foot drainage ditch is located 100 feet left of centerline on runway 05.
Avgas and Jet A are available on a 24-hour self-service basis with credit card payment.
Low-level military activity occurs near the airport.
For collision avoidance, contact Seymour Johnson AFB on frequency 119.7.
For clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Mount Olive Municipal has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Seymour Johnson AFB (KGSB), 8.05 NM northeast.
Part of the Raleigh and Durham area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at W40, Mount Olive Municipal Airport?
Mount Olive Municipal Airport (W40) offers both 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is available on a 24-hour self-service basis with credit card payment. There is no attendant-based fuel sale outside the listed hours, but the self-service pumps operate around the clock for both grades.
What runway does W40 have and how long is it?
Mount Olive Municipal Airport (W40) has a single asphalt runway, 05/23, measuring 5,254 feet long and 75 feet wide. This is the only paved surface at the field and matches the airport's published max paved length. Pilots should note the runway is unlit beyond pilot-controlled activation.
Are there any obstructions or terrain features to consider near W40?
Mount Olive Municipal Airport reports several ground-level hazards near runway 05/23. An AM radio tower stands roughly 6,000 feet southwest of the runway 05 end, on centerline, adding 200 feet to that runway's effective distance. A 5-foot drainage ditch also runs 100 feet left of centerline on runway 05, and the approach to the displaced threshold has a 20:1 slope.
Does military activity affect operations at Mount Olive Municipal Airport?
Yes, low-level military activity has been reported near Mount Olive Municipal Airport (W40), which sits about 8 nautical miles from Seymour Johnson AFB. Pilots are advised to contact Seymour Johnson AFB on 119.7 for collision avoidance. Clearance delivery coordination for the area is handled through Washington ARTCC.