Hangar Dedication
Two new hangars were dedicated on July 17th
Moore County Airport Hangar Dedication Ceremony
Carthage, NC – The Moore County Airport hosted a Hangar Dedication Ceremony on Monday, July 17th, 2023, in the Airport’s Main Terminal. The dedication was held in honor of former Airport Authority Vice Chairman Barry S. Lerman, who passed away unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. The ceremony was attended by Barry’s family, Airport staff, Authority members, Mayor Strickland of Pinehurst, Mayor Haney of Southern Pines, and Mayor Farrell of Aberdeen, in addition to fellow pilots and friends.
Barry was an accomplished aviator and was nationally known and respected in the Phenom jet, Eclipse jet, and Cirrus aircraft communities. He gave back to others through his love of flying, often transporting medical patients and wounded warriors or their families. Barry was vice-chairman of the Moore County Airport Authority and his contributions to the airport will be a longstanding tribute to him.
Barry’s plaque reads:
“Successful entrepreneur and businessman. Skilled pilot and enthusiastic golfer, terrific father, husband, neighbor, and friend. His leadership at this airport enabled the building of this hangar.”
As part of the Dedication Ceremony, Airport Director Ron Maness was also honored (and surprised!) with a hangar dedication, his plaque reads:
“Four times the manager of this airport. Ron grew up in Moore County and had his first flight at this airport. He flew with the USAF Thunderbirds, and was an instructor, a captain, and test pilot for USAir (now American Airlines). His service and commitment to this airport are second to none.
Runway Rehabilitation Project
Our runway rehabilitation began on January 16th. This is an exciting project that will greatly improve our runway and taxiways. Associated with these improvements will be the inconvenience of periodic taxiway and runway closures. Please stay tuned to this page for updates.
Runway Rehabilitation
The latest updates on our Runway Rehabilitation
Moore County Airport to host Sandhills Motoring Festival Events
The Sandhills Motoring Festival returns to KSOP Memorial Day Weekend
Moore County Airport to host Sandhills Motoring Festival Events
Carthage, NC – The Moore County Airport will once again host events for the annual Sandhills Motoring Festival. Now entering it’s 6th year, the Sandhills Motoring Festival is a celebration of the automobile taking place over Memorial Day Weekend. In previous years, Moore County Airport hosted the SMF Hangar Party on Saturday night and this year, it will expand to also host the Saturday morning Cars & Coffee and Road Rally with over 120 cars taking part in the events. The Hangar Party features exotic cars and planes on display in the Moore County Airport Main Hangar, with a catered low country boil for registered guests.
Initiated in 2018, the Sandhills Motoring Festival is a weekend long event that celebrates all things automotive and support car culture in the Sandhills region. The event draws entrants and spectators alike from up and down the East Coast and points West. The Memorial Day Weekend events feature a Friday night Block Party at the Pine Crest Inn, Saturday events feature Cars & Coffee, Road Rally, and Hangar Party at the Moore County Airport, and on Sunday, the premiere event – Concours in the Village – with over 170 unique automobiles displayed in the historic Village of Pinehurst.
For more information on SMF, please visit their website: https://www.sandhillsmotoringfestival.com/
Smokin’ in the Pines Barbeque Competition and Festival
We’re passing the plate at Smokin’ in the Pines, a cooking competition and community festival to benefit First Tee – Sandhills. This inaugural event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, the largest society of barbeque enthusiasts in the world. 25 professional teams from across the region gather to compete in four divisions: chicken, pork, ribs and brisket. Enjoy all the finger-lickin’ barbeque you can eat with a side of live music, local vendors, entertainment and more!
Smokin’ in the Pines BBQ
Competition and Festival here at KSOP!
Moore County Airport Director Named Statewide Winner
2023 Airport Professional Of The Year Award
Moore County Airport Director Named Statewide Winner Of 2023 Airport Professional Of The Year Award
For more than sixty years, Ron Maness has known nothing but the business of flying.
And now he has been awarded the Willard G. Plentl, Jr. Award as Airport Professional of the Year for 2023, embodying both the spirit and industry of aviation for which the award is given by the North Carolina Airports Association (NCAA). The award was announced at the Association’s annual conference banquet dinner on March 20, 2023 at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst, NC.
Army to Conduct Mobile Air Traffic Training
The Army will be conducting training for their mobile air traffic controllers here at the airport, March 13-17th, 2023. The SOP airspace will be controlled by the Army controllers who will control all takeoffs and landings.
“The Army will be training with their mobile ATC unit at KSOP March 13-17. They will monitor 123.05 for taxi calls. Takeoff and landing clearance will be on 121.775. Operations will be as normal in VFR conditions flying normal traffic patterns. To fly a Ground Controlled Approach, contact GCA on 140.150.
The following NOTAM will be in effect:
KSOP
SVC TEMPO TWR AND GCA. TEMPORARY TOWER 121.775 AND GCA ON 140.150 Daily OPERATION TIMES: 13 MAR- 17 MAR 1400 –2100Z: “
Army Training at KSOP
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The Moore County Airport draws visitors and travelers from all over the country to visit Pinehurst and its surrounding areas. This videoshows arrivals and departures at Moore County Airport for filed flight plans during the 2021 Calendar Year from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
According to the NCDOT Division of Aviation’s The State of Aviation Report, SOP supports:
590 jobs
$36,350,000 in personal income
$4,179,000 in state and local taxes
$107,160,000 in economic output
State Names Pinehurst Airport Among Top 15
According to a state report, the economic impact for the Moore County Airport has increased to more than $107 million, placing the airport in the top 15 of the General Aviation airports in North Carolina.
State Names Pinehurst Airport Among Top 15
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