Burnsville, North Carolina

Mountain Air

Community Information

Lots: $75,000 - $500,000
Condos, Homes: high $200,000s - $2 million+
Community Type: All Ages

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Mountain Air

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Mountain Air is a gated mountain community and private club in Burnsville, North Carolina, set high in the Blue Ridge Mountains about 35 miles north of Asheville. Homes rise from approximately 3,500 to nearly 5,000 feet in elevation, capturing long-range mountain views and cooler summer temperatures. A staffed 24-hour gatehouse provides controlled access, while one of Mountain Air's most distinctive features—a private 2,875-foot runway—allows approved pilots to fly directly into the heart of the community.

At the summit, Slickrock Village Green brings together Mountain Air Country Club's clubhouse, multiple dining venues, golf, fitness and wellness facilities, heated pool and spa, tennis, pickleball, family recreation, and social gathering spaces. The 18-hole mountaintop golf course is complemented by extensive practice facilities and an indoor simulator. Six parks and miles of hiking trails, an organic garden, Outdoor Discovery Center, full-time naturalist, and year-round activities make the surrounding mountain landscape an integral part of life at Mountain Air.

Mountain Air is an established community with custom single-family homes, condominiums, and buildable homesites rather than a conventional new-home development. Move-in-ready residences, condos, land, and custom-building opportunities, with homes ranging from convenient lock-and-leave retreats to expansive luxury estates. Buyers should note that access to Mountain Air Country Club amenities requires a separate club membership. Request More Information now!

Community Highlights

Acreage

550 acres (138 hectares)

Gatehouse

Mountain Air provides 24-hour controlled access through a staffed gatehouse.
Dining

Options include upscale dining in the Oak Room, casual fireside dining in the Sunset Grille Room, the Upper Balsam Lounge, and seasonal open-air dining at Orville & Wilbur's Bar and Grill. The Mountain Market & Deli provides additional casual fare, groceries, and everyday provisions.
Fitness

The 4,500-square-foot Wellness Center is open year-round with 24-hour member access and features cardio and strength equipment, a 1,900-square-foot group fitness studio, locker rooms, personal training, group classes, and a relaxation balcony overlooking the mountains. Wellness programming includes yoga, Pilates, functional fitness, and other classes.
Aircraft Runway

One of Mountain Air's defining features is its 2,875-foot private runway at the top of the mountain, just steps from Slickrock Village Green.
Swimming

A heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub provide opportunities for exercise and relaxation with mountain views. Spa Tohi complements the wellness program with massage therapy and other personal-care services.
Community Gardens

Mountain Air's established organic community garden produces seasonal vegetables, herbs, and flowers using sustainable growing practices.
Clubhouse & Slickrock Village
Slickrock Village Green serves as Mountain Air's social and recreational center. The award-winning clubhouse hosts dining, gatherings, and special events, while the surrounding village includes the Mountain Market & Deli, Orville & Wilbur's Bar and Grill, Outdoor Discovery Center, Chautauqua Family Center, Bell Tower Amphitheater, putting green, Pro Shop, and other club amenities.
Golf & Practice Facilities
Mountain Air Country Club features a dramatic 18-hole mountaintop golf course with multiple tee options and panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views. The Lost Chimneys Learning & Performance Center includes a full practice range, two 17,000-square-foot grass tees, short-game area, putting green, bunkers, covered hitting bays, professional instruction, club fitting, swing-analysis technology, and an indoor TruGolf simulator.
Tennis & Pickleball
Mountain Air Country Club offers tennis and pickleball, including Har-Tru tennis courts, professional instruction, clinics, tournaments, organized groups, and recreational play.
Parks, Trails, & Outdoor Recreation
Multiple parks and miles of well-marked trails traversing ridgelines, forests, streams, and changing elevations. Trail systems feature scenic overlooks, campsites, fire rings, picnic areas, benches, and numerous trailheads, while parks offer pavilions, gazebos, fire pits, boardwalks, play areas, and mountain-view gathering spaces.
Outdoor Discovery Center
A distinctive Outdoor Discovery Center and full-time naturalist connect residents and families with the surrounding Blue Ridge environment.
Social Life
Mountain Air offers an extensive calendar of clubs, activities, educational programs, outdoor adventures, golf and racquet events, holiday celebrations, and social gatherings.
Area Attractions
Nearby Burnsville offers galleries, locally owned shops and restaurants, festivals, and a traditional town square. The surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains provide access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mount Mitchell State Park, Pisgah National Forest, hiking, waterfalls, fishing, rafting, and scenic drives, while Asheville expands the region's arts, dining, music, shopping, and cultural attractions.
Shopping & Dining
Downtown Burnsville provides restaurants, cafés, galleries, shops, groceries, and everyday services a short drive from Mountain Air.
Healthcare
Medical services are available in Burnsville, including Blue Ridge Medical Center – Yancey Campus and local primary and urgent-care providers. Additional hospital and specialty services are available through the Asheville region.
Schools
Mountain Air is an all-ages community within Yancey County Schools.
Airport Access
In addition to Mountain Air's private onsite runway, residents have access to Asheville Regional Airport for scheduled commercial flights. The community's fly-in capability is particularly distinctive for private pilots, providing direct arrival at the top of the mountain.
Lots For Sale

Priced from $75,000 to $500,000
Homes For Sale

Priced from the high $200,000s to $2 million+

Disclaimer: Prices subject to change. Offer void where prohibited by law.

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Mountain Air

65 Mountain Air Dr.

Burnsville, North Carolina 28714

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