Sky-5 Heliport HeliportPrivate
2NC3 · Raleigh, NC · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:41 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunrise | 06:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:13 PM | 00:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 20 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RDU 117.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDU · Raleigh/Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 · 119X | High | r145° / 7.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2NC3 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2NC3
- Coordinates
- 35.7796, -78.6742
- Elevation
- 400 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/04
- Distance from city
- 6 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
Runways
- ROOFTOP; LCTD ON TWO STORY BLDG.
Obstructions
- 280' STEEL TOWER-L 140' WEST OF HELIPAD AND PLINE-L 6' ABOVE LANDING AREA AND 123' NE.
Contact
- ADDITIONAL CONTACT: JENNIFER B VENABLE 919-821-8933 JVENABLE&CAPITOLBROADCASTING.COM
Nearby airports
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About 2NC3
Sky-5 Heliport (2NC3) is a heliport in Raleigh, NC, at 400 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 20 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2NC3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2NC3 have a control tower?
No. Sky-5 Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 2NC3?
Sky-5 Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 20 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2NC3?
Sky-5 Heliport is in Raleigh, NC, at an elevation of 400 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.7796, -78.6742.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 2NC3 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.