Chinquapin Heliport HeliportPrivate
3NC8 · Cashiers, NC · 4,200 ft elevation · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3NC8
- Coordinates
- 35.1579, -83.0670
- Elevation
- 4,200 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNND
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2008/10
- Distance from city
- 3 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:49 AM | 09:49Z |
| Sunrise | 06:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | 00:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:20 PM | 01:20Z |
Plan a flight from 3NC8
Runway H1/
45 ft × 45 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 4,200 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 45 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODF · Foothills | VORTAC | 113.40 | r022° / 30 NM |
| SOT · Snowbird | VORTAC | 108.80 | r185° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3NC8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
Nearby airports
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 3NC8 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.
About 3NC8
Chinquapin Heliport (3NC8) is a heliport in Cashiers, NC, at 4,200 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 45 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3NC8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3NC8 have a control tower?
No. Chinquapin Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3NC8?
Chinquapin Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3NC8?
Chinquapin Heliport is in Cashiers, NC, at an elevation of 4,200 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.1579, -83.0670.
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