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KFQD
Rutherford County Marchman Field · Rutherfordton
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,077 ft / 328 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
AWOS 118.28 MHz (AWOS 3)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 5,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rutherford County Marchman Field (KFQD), located in Rutherfordton, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,077 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Rutherford County Marchman Field
ICAO / IATA
KFQD / —
Municipality
Rutherfordton
Country
Region
US-NC — North Carolina
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,077 ft
Official Website
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Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 15° / 195°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 15° / 195°
RWY 01 (15°)
109.55 MHz
IDENT: FQD | CRS: 9°
RWY 19 (195°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D RALEIGH APP/DEP
119.40 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
118.28 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026