Unc Hillsborough Helipad HeliportPrivate
3NR5 · Hillsborough, NC · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:39 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:38 AM | 10:38Z |
| Sunrise | 07:04 AM | 11:04Z |
| Sunset | 07:14 PM | 23:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:39 PM | 23:39Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 55 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RDU 117.20 · LIB 113.00 · SBV 110.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDU · Raleigh/Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 · 119X | High | r312° / 18 NM |
| LIB · Liberty | VORTAC | 113.00 · 77X | Low | r065° / 28.7 NM |
| SBV · South Boston | VORTAC | 110.40 · 41X | Low | r191° / 38.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3NR5 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3NR5
- Coordinates
- 36.0364, -79.0923
- Elevation
- 682 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2021/08
- Distance from city
- 2 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Nearby airports
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About 3NR5
Unc Hillsborough Helipad (3NR5) is a heliport in Hillsborough, NC, at 682 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 55 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3NR5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3NR5 have a control tower?
No. Unc Hillsborough Helipad is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 3NR5?
Unc Hillsborough Helipad has 1 runway; the longest is 55 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3NR5?
Unc Hillsborough Helipad is in Hillsborough, NC, at an elevation of 682 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.0364, -79.0923.
More about 3NR5
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 3NR5 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.
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