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littlemissmartypants

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15. I've flown in and out of there (and Charlotte) myself many times.

Fri Oct 24, 2025, 09:41 AM

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ILM is quickly becoming a busy hub with lots of offerings. I have also co-piloted with a retired commercial pilot friend out of Michael J. Smith Field* and enjoyed spectacular views of the NC coast that way.

Thanks for sharing this information for those unaware of the particulars regarding RDU. ❤️

*Michael J. Smith Field
http://gc.kls2.com/airport/KMRH
Michael J. Smith Field (ICAO: KMRH, FAA LID: MRH) is a public airport located one mile (2 km) north of the central business district of Beaufort and northeast of Morehead City, in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It is owned by the Beaufort-Morehead City Airport Authority.[1]

The airport is named in memory of astronaut Michael J. Smith, a native of Beaufort who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.[2] It was formerly known as Beaufort-Morehead City Airport.[3]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_J._Smith_Field

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I'm surprised that RDU isn't a major international hub. Thank you for sharing this. littlemissmartypants Friday #2

There are 15 international destinations mnhtnbb Friday #3

I've flown in and out of there (and Charlotte) myself many times. littlemissmartypants Friday #15

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