Located in Cherokee County North Carolina, Andrews is nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Andrews is a small quaint town in a scernic valley untouched by large city influences and remains a place to enjoy a more leisurely pace. Andrews is home of the recently upgraded Andrews-Murphy Airport to accommodate the growing number of residents and vacationers arriving by private jets and large planes. We have included specifications below...
Plans are underway for Andrews Greenways and Parks
For more information on this exciting 6 phase plan to build safe, beautiful, and educational bike and walking trails in the valley visit: www.andrewsvalley.com
Western Carolina Regional Andrews-Murphy Airport
RHP, Andrews-Murphy, Andrews, NC
Lat: N 3511.7, Long: W 08351.8, Elev: 1697, Var: +04, Longest Runway: 5500
AWOS: 119.67, CTAF: 122.8
Runway & Approach Info:
Rwy: 08
Length: 5500 x 100
Land Dist Avail 5500'
Runway Weight Capacity: (lbs)
Runway ID: 08/26
Single Wheel: 25,000
Double Wheel: 45,000 www.fltplan.com/AirportInformation/RHP.htm
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Micro Winery Calaboose Cellars Congratulations to Calaboose Cellars for "Smallest NC Winery to win top honor at NC State Fair". They earned a silver metal for their 2007 Catawba which originated from the Piedmont region and was named after the neaby Catawba River. Their tasting room is open Saturday 10am-3pm & by appointment.Call 828-321-2006 for more information or vist them at www.calaboosecellars.com