Frequently Asked Questions

Mountain Air is a private gated community situated on over 500 acres atop Slickrock Mountain, encompassing more than 435 homes and condominiums. It is a relaxed and unpretentious place that has attracted people from around the country. A centerpiece of the community is Mountain Air Country Club that offers members an unmatched range of amenities and services.

Mountain Air is ideally situated atop Slickrock Mountain in Yancey County, just 30 minutes from Asheville. The nearby town of Burnsville, less than 10 minutes from the gate, provides residents with access to shopping, dining and services in a peaceful small-town setting.

Compared to many communities, Mountain Air is fortunate to be served by excellent roads offering comfortable and safe four-lane access virtually to the gate. For pilots, there’s the added convenience of a 2,875 foot private runway that is the highest east of the Mississippi. Regional airports in Asheville and the Tri-Cities area of Tennessee are easily reached and offer excellent services.

Inside the community, you’ll enjoy gently winding, well-maintained roads that are a pleasure to drive. Also, golf carts are a standard form of transportation within Mountain Air, further simplifying getting around on a daily basis.

The community and club are owned and operated by our owners and members. The overall operation is managed by the Mountain Air Property Owners Association (MAPOA) and an experienced property management company. Mountain Air Country Club is overseen by a board of directors made up of members and a dedicated staff.

The vision for Mountain Air was created by two local families, the Youngs and the Banks, who began its development in 1990.

Homes at Mountain Air are situated at approximately 3,500 to nearly 5,000 feet above sea level. This elevation provides true long-range views, stretching to 50 miles and more, depending on the day. The community also enjoys an ideal four-season climate, with summer temperatures averaging in the low 70s. Winters are relatively mild, while the fall colors are spectacular and often last for weeks. In fact, the club and golf course are open year-round, and there is a growing number of full-time residents.

The Mountain Air Utilities Corporation provides water and sewer, while electrical service is supplied by French Broad Electric Membership Cooperative, based in nearby Burnsville. Cable service is available through several resources.

A unique feature at Mountain Air is the high-speed wireless broadband service provided to the entire Mountain Air community through a partnership with Skyrunner. This highly reliable access allows residents to work remotely and also enjoy streaming. The Skyrunner service is included in the monthly MAPOA fee.

Each property at Mountain Air pays a set monthly fee to the MAPOA that serves as the umbrella organization for the community. Individual condominium and single-family neighborhoods have their own associations that set fees and services.

The residents at Mountain Air place great emphasis on security and peace of mind. Access is available only through a gatehouse manned 24/7 by trained security personnel, and all guests and service providers must be cleared for admittance by a resident and register at the gate to receive a temporary pass.

There also is a fire station at Mountain Air, with two trucks housed there to ensure rapid response.

Access to quality healthcare is always an important part of an active lifestyle, and Mountain Air residents take comfort in the availability of health services in the area. Asheville’s Mission Health System is one of North Carolina’s top-rated facilities (ranked first in 2018 by Business North Carolina), and is a nationally recognized referral center and Level II Trauma center. The hospital’s Mountain Area Medical Airlift (MAMA) can land on Mountain Air’s runway in approximately 10 minutes.

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is part of the Mission Health System and is located a short drive from Mountain Air, and provides EMT services. In Burnsville, Blue Ridge Medical Center/Yancey Campus specializes in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology.

In addition, the staff at Mountain Air Country Club is trained in emergency services and has specialized equipment available.

Mountain Air enjoys four distinct seasons and overall mild temperatures over the course of the year. The average temperature in July, for example, is 72 degrees with relatively low humidity.

The runway is operated and maintained by the Mountain Air Property Owners Association. It is a private runway open to residents and guests, with advance permission required to utilize it. There are no landing fees.

The runway at Mountain Air is private, and, as a result, permission is required to land for non-owners. The necessary documents and information are available from the Mountain Air Property Owners Association, which controls and maintains the runway. In general, 48-hour notice is preferred. Pilots landing for the first time are required to watch a video and confer with a mentor pilot who is a member of the Mountain Air Pilots Association.

The regional airports at Asheville and Tri-Cities of Tennessee are easily accessible from Mountain Air and offer a selection of carriers and routes. The international airport at Charlotte is approximately 2 ½ hours from Mountain Air.