Is KFQD VFR or IFR right now?

KFQD is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.

How many runways does Rutherford County Marchman Field have?

Rutherford County Marchman Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft (1,524 m). Field elevation is 1,077 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KFQD?

AWOS 118.275 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KFQD?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:25 UTC and sunset at 23:07 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:32 UTC.

Are there delays at KFQD right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KFQD.

MVFR · Marginal VFR

Rutherford County Marchman Field

General Aviation Airport · Rutherfordton, NC, United States

Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Rutherford County Marchman Field. It's 68°F with 88% humidity. Winds are calm. Cloud ceiling 1,700 ft.

ICAOKFQDIATA—LOCALFQD

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation1,077ft328 m

Longest runway5,000ft1,524 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates35.43, -81.9435°25'41.5"N 81°56'06.3"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

12 min ago

68°F20°C · Dew 64°FMVFR — Marginal VFR

Calm

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling1,700 ft AGL
Humidity88%
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Pressure1019.7 hPa
GustsNone

Broken 1,700′Overcast 5,000′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KFQD 042315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN017 OVC050 20/18 A3011 RMK AO2

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WindCalm

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature68°F / 20°C

Dew point64°F · 88% RH

Altimeter30.11 inHg

Ceiling1,700 ft AGL

Flight categoryMVFR — Marginal VFR

SkyBroken 1,700′, Overcast 5,000′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:15Z·Rutherfordton/Marchman Fld, NC, US·12 min ago

Quick answers

Updated 23:27 UTC

What is the weather at Rutherford County Marchman Field (KFQD) right now?: Marginal visual conditions — reduced visibility or a lower ceiling at Rutherford County Marchman Field. It's 68°F with 88% humidity. Winds are calm. Cloud ceiling 1,700 ft. (observed 23:15 UTC)
Is KFQD VFR or IFR right now?: KFQD is currently reporting MVFR (Marginal VFR), based on the latest METAR.
How many runways does Rutherford County Marchman Field have?: Rutherford County Marchman Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft (1,524 m). Field elevation is 1,077 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KFQD?: AWOS 118.275 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KFQD?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:25 UTC and sunset at 23:07 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:32 UTC.
Are there delays at KFQD right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KFQD.

Runways

1 total

01/19◐ lit

5,000 ft1,524 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

3 listed

AWOS118.275AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach119.40RALEIGH APP/DEP

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.