Mountain Empire Airport

KMKJ

Rural Retreat, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:55Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.28
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMKJ 160255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 SCT090 16/13 A3028 RMK AO2 T01620129

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,558ft
SCT 7,000ft AGL
SCT 9,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,558ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,558ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.28 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
27.76 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,558 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,198 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,932 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.1°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MKJ
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 5,252 ft 75 ft ASP 73°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
73° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Mountain Empire Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMKJ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,558 ft MSL

Location

City: Rural Retreat
Country: US
Latitude: 36.894901°
Longitude: -81.349899°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,252 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Mountain Empire Airport

Mountain Empire Airport (KMKJ) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Rural Retreat, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 2,558 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.