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fly2lunch.com 57 Alpha Cafe Restaurant Information
Restaurant Information
Name: 57 Alpha Cafe
Average props rating:
4.0 Props(4.0/5.0)
Restaurant location: On the airport
Hours:
      Sunday: Closed       Thursday: Closed
Monday: Closed Friday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed Saturday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Phone: (828)286-1677
Web site: unknown
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Airport Information Weather by Weathermeister™
FAA information as of: 2025/08/07
Airport: Rutherford County/Marchman Fld (FQD)
195.4 nm from Vidalia Rgnl on an initial heading of 12°
3 miles N of Rutherfordton
Sectional chart: Charlotte
      Latitude   Longitude
      35° 25' 41.5"N 81° 56' 6.2"W
      35° 25.693'N 81° 56.104'W
      35.42822222°   -81.93507777°
Elevation: 1077 ft
Magnetic Variation: 5° W
Traffic Pattern Altitude: See Remarks section below
Segmented Circle: N
Lighting: See Rmk
Communications:
      CTAF and/or UNICOM: 122.8 122.8
      ARTCC: Atlanta
      Flight Service Station: 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Non-commercial landing fee: N

Runway Information
     Runway: 01/19
     Dimensions: 5000 x 100 ft
     Runway treatment: NONE
     Edge lighting: MED

Services
Fuel types: 100LL,A1+
Bottled oxygen:
Bulk oxygen type:
Airframe repair: Major
Powerplant repair: Major
Customs airport of entry: N
Customs landing rights: N

Contact information
Owner:
      Rutherford County Arpt Auth
      110 Marchman Field Drive
      Rutherfordton, Nc 28139
      828-287-0800
Manager:
      Devon Raisch
      110 Marchman Field Drive Suite 102
      Rutherfordton, Nc 28139
      (828) 287-0800
Departure airport
Vidalia Rgnl
Aeronautical Chart
by skyvector.com

Destination airport
Rutherford County/Marchman Fld
Aeronautical Chart
by skyvector.com


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57 Alpha Cafe Reviews

Rating: 4 out of 5.
Flew into 57 Alpha Cafe early June 2021. Place didn't look like much, old friendly man playing a guitar on outdoor deck greeted us. He is the owner, cook and musician. He took our order and we had our meal in about 15 minutes while we chatted with a few other aviators that flew in from TN. The burgers were fresh and tasty. Nice experience and visit. Nice long runway too. Will be back for another $200 hamburger. :)
      Reviewed by Buck Ramsey on 2021-07-10  

Rating: 5 out of 5.
A friend and I went there today and had a fantastic meal, great airport, cheap gas and awesome entertainment. The owner makes a mean green sauce for the burrito and while we were eating broke out the guitar for a few songs. Banana pudding was amazing! It is right on the field beside the FBO and good prices for quality food. Wish there were more places like this around!
      Reviewed by Seth Jenkins on 2014-05-11  

Rating: 4 out of 5.
Couldn't have been nicer, small inside though. Banana pudding is awesome!
      Reviewed by Tom on 2013-12-31  

Rating: 4 out of 5.
Took my 90 year old mother there for lunch. We both had salads and they were great. Got there early so we could stay inside it being a cold day. Would be real nice in spring and fall.
      Reviewed by Bill Heybruck on 2012-08-01  

Rating: 4 out of 5.
I fly to eat here often. The owner, Ron, is personable and the food is good. On pretty weekends, Ron entertains patrons by singing and playing guitar outside while his wife cooks. The seating is very limited, so do get there early on pretty weekends!
      Reviewed by Wells Stewart on 2007-10-14  

Rating: 3 out of 5.
Food was good, get there early before the crowd shows up,relaxed atmosphere.
      Reviewed by bob dougherty on 2007-10-11  

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