Rutherford County / Marchman Field (KFQD), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Rutherford County / Marchman Field, identified by ICAO code KFQD, serves Rutherfordton, North Carolina with a single 5,000-foot paved runway suited to light and midsize business aircraft. The field is non-towered, operates on a published attendance schedule, and sits roughly 35 nautical miles from the nearest customs facility at KGSP. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, the airport recorded 703 business aviation operations against 1,091 total operations, placing it among Skystar's Tier 1 documented fields.
Runways
Rutherford County / Marchman Field has one paved runway, 01/19, 5,000 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
Rutherford County / Marchman Field has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 9am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Rutherford County / Marchman Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Greenville Spartanburg International (KGSP), 35 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Rutherford County / Marchman Field recorded 703 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KFQD concentrates in the fall months, with October showing the highest monthly volume of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 83 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Rutherford County / Marchman Field averages 16.2 days above 90°F in July and 22.8 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.9°F, and January the coldest, at 51.5°F.
Weather station is 7.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Rutherford County / Marchman Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Greer Approach. When Greer Approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC for clearance delivery.
Taxiway A approaching Runway 1 has a 30-foot drop-off 60 feet right of centerline.
Runway 01 has a 100-foot drop-off beginning 315 feet from the threshold, offset 140 feet right and 160 feet left of centerline, along with a second 100-foot drop-off between 700 and 900 feet along centerline, offset 80 feet right.
REIL for Runway 01 and 19, PAPI for Runway 01 and 19, and MIRL for Runway 01/19 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
A 6-foot fence is located within 200 feet of the threshold, offset 182 feet left of centerline.
Runway 19 has unmarked 12-foot power lines 440 feet from the threshold on both sides of centerline.
Deer are present in the vicinity of the airport.
100LL and Jet A self-service fuel are available 24 hours a day using a credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Rutherford County / Marchman Field has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Shelby-Cleveland County Regional (KEHO), 19.37 NM southeast.
Part of the Greenville and Spartanburg area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KFQD offer for business aviation traffic?
KFQD, also known as Rutherford County / Marchman Field, has a single asphalt runway, 01/19, measuring 5,000 feet long and 100 feet wide. This length accommodates most light and midsize business jets operating into Rutherfordton. The runway is served by pilot-controlled lighting, including REILs and PAPI on both ends plus MIRL, all activated via CTAF since the field is non-towered. Operators should note the published drop-off and obstruction remarks near both runway ends when planning approaches and departures.
Is fuel available at Rutherford County / Marchman Field?
Rutherford County / Marchman Field stocks both 100LL and Jet A, with the airport's fuel type data confirming A1+ jet fuel on the field. Self-service fueling is available 24 hours a day using a credit card, according to the field remarks. The staffed attendance schedule runs 0900 to 1800 daily, but the self-serve option extends fuel access outside those hours. Dispatchers planning flights into KFQD can rely on both fuel grades being present rather than needing to route through a nearby field.
Does KFQD have on-site customs clearance?
Rutherford County / Marchman Field does not have customs processing on site. The nearest customs facility is at KGSP, located approximately 34.88 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance arriving into the KFQD area should plan to route through KGSP or coordinate clearance procedures accordingly before proceeding to Rutherfordton. This is a standard consideration for operators flagging international itineraries into a field without on-airport customs service.
What obstructions should pilots be aware of at KFQD?
Rutherford County / Marchman Field has several published close-in obstructions worth noting during approach and departure planning. Runway 01 has a 100-foot drop-off starting 315 feet from the threshold, offset 140 feet right and 160 feet left of centerline, plus a second 100-foot drop-off between 700 and 900 feet along centerline, offset 80 feet right. A 6-foot fence sits within 200 feet of the threshold, offset 182 feet left of centerline. Runway 19 has unmarked 12-foot power lines 440 feet from its threshold on both sides of centerline. Taxiway A approaching Runway 1 also has a 30-foot drop-off 60 feet right of centerline.
How does business aviation traffic vary by month at KFQD?
Business aviation traffic at Rutherford County / Marchman Field, KFQD, shows clear seasonal concentration according to 2025 FAA TFMSC data. Monthly operations range from a low of 29 in January to a high of 83 in October. Fall months, particularly September through November, along with the July peak of 76 operations, show consistently higher volumes than the winter months of January and February. Total annual business aviation operations reached 703 out of 1,091 total operations for the year. Dispatchers scheduling flexible visits may find winter months carry lighter traffic loads.