Moore County Airport (KSOP), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Moore County Airport (KSOP) serves the Pinehurst / Southern Pines area of North Carolina with a single paved runway suited to business jet traffic. The field is non-towered and operates with an attendance schedule of 0800 to 2000 daily, with jet operations outside standard hours subject to prior permission. Fuel service includes 100LL, Jet A, and A+ at a field elevation of 459 feet.
Runways
Moore County Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 6,503 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Moore County Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Moore County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Raleigh-Durham International (KRDU), 48 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Moore County Airport recorded 5,331 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KSOP concentrates in the spring and fall months, peaking in September, with noticeably lower volumes in January, February, and December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 616 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Moore County Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Jet operations conducted between 2300 and 0600 require prior permission requested twelve hours in advance. Contact the airport manager.
For clearance delivery, contact Fayetteville Approach.
MALSR on runway 05, REIL on runway 23, and HIRL on runway 05/23 are activated via CTAF. Taxiway lights are also activated via CTAF. PAPI on runway 05 and runway 23 operate continuously.
The approach ratio is 30:1 at the displaced threshold, with 72-foot trees in the approach path.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager.
Bird activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport from April through October.
The visual glide slope indicator is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of centerline.
Flight training is available.
Fixed wing aircraft operations are not authorized from any grass or turf surface.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Moore County Airport has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Mackall Aaf (KHFF), 13.20 NM southwest.
Part of the Raleigh and Durham area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KSOP offer for business aviation arrivals?
Moore County Airport (KSOP) operates a single runway, 05/23, measuring 6,503 feet by 150 feet with an asphalt surface. That length accommodates most business jet types operating into the Pinehurst / Southern Pines area. The airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate arrivals and departures over CTAF rather than with a control tower. Field elevation is 459 feet. Runway lighting includes MALSR on runway 05, REIL on runway 23, and HIRL on both ends, all activated via CTAF.
Is there a curfew or approval requirement for jet traffic at KSOP?
Jet operations conducted between 2300 and 0600 local at Moore County Airport require prior permission, requested twelve hours in advance through the airport manager. This applies specifically to the overnight window and does not restrict daytime jet arrivals or departures. Operators planning a late-night or early-morning jet movement should contact the airport manager well ahead of the flight to secure approval. Noise abatement procedures are also in effect airport-wide, and the airport manager should be contacted regarding those procedures as well.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KSOP?
Moore County Airport (KSOP) does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at KRDU, located approximately 48.38 nautical miles away. Operators arriving internationally need to plan a stop at KRDU or another customs-equipped airport before continuing to KSOP. There is no CANPASS or onsite clearance option listed for this field, so international itineraries should route through the designated customs airport first.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KSOP?
Business aviation traffic at Moore County Airport (KSOP) shows a clear seasonal pattern rather than a flat year-round distribution. September is the busiest month recorded, with 616 business aviation operations, followed by October at 579 and April at 565. Traffic drops off in the winter months, with January at 271, February at 253, and December at 290 operations. Total annual business aviation operations for 2025 reached 5,331 out of 6,708 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Dispatchers scheduling into KSOP should expect higher ramp and fuel demand during the spring and fall months.
Are there surface restrictions or wildlife concerns operators should know about at KSOP?
Fixed wing aircraft operations are not authorized from any grass or turf surface at Moore County Airport, so all fixed wing movements must use the paved runway. Bird activity is also reported on and in the vicinity of the airport from April through October, which overlaps with the airport's busiest traffic months. Operators should factor both restrictions into approach and taxi planning, particularly during the spring and fall season when both bird activity and traffic volume are elevated. The airport is identified by ICAO code KSOP for flight planning purposes.