North Carolina Genav Airport Debuts New Terminal

North Carolina’s Mount Airy/Surry County Airport (KMWK) has completed construction on a 10,000-sq-ft terminal. It replaces a smaller existing building, which will be taken over by a flight school. Slated to open by month’s end, the municipally-operated FBO terminal will provide improved crew rest facilities and an on-site restaurant, Updraft Kitchen.

Part of a $6 million development at the dedicated general aviation airport, the project also included an additional ramp and customer parking, as well as a new fuel farm that is set to debut later this year and feature a 12,000-gallon jet-A tank and a 10,000-gallon self-service avgas tank.

According to KMWK manager George Crater, the expanded fuel operation will enhance its ability to quickly service airplanes at both the north (new terminal) and south (flight school and maintenance facility) ramps.

“These projects are creating a foundation for Mount Airy/Surry County Airport to thrive in the coming years,” said Crater, adding KMWK is ranked third out of 65 general aviation airports in the state in terms of economic impact. “I expect our impact to increase as we become fully operational here in the new facility.”