P K Airpark

5W4 · Raeford, NC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
304 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,402 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
9W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:45 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:01 AM10:01Z
Sunrise06:28 AM10:28Z
Sunset08:17 PM00:17Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:45 PM00:45Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:45 PM → 06:01 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:17 PM → 05:28 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 312°downwind 042°base 132°final 222°45° entry2204

RWY 22RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
222° mag · 213° true
Dimensions
3,402 × 60 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
123.0

Enter the right downwind (heading 042°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
304 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 39 ft, 615 ft from threshold, 32 ft L of centerline — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
304 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Departure & arrival

“Fayetteville”
App/Dep
127.8

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
290.25APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

POB 113.80 · FAY 114.85 · SDZ 111.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
POB · Pope TACAN 113.80 · 85X r230° / 12.3 NM
FAY · Fayetteville VOR/DME 114.85 · 95Y Low r282° / 15.7 NM
SDZ · Sandhills VORTAC 111.80 · 55X Low r124° / 22.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
5W4
Coordinates
35.0199, -79.1910
Elevation
304 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9W
Sectional chart
CHARLOTTE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
RALEIGH · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
RDU
Attendance
ALL 0830-DUSK
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1964/05
Distance from city
3 NE

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 12,500 ft AGL · CONTINUOUS

Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 123.0 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Parachute ops, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BILLIE THACKER
PO DRAWER 1510, RAEFORD, NC
910-875-3261
Manager
JOEY D'ANNUNZIO
155 AIRPORT DRIVE, RAEFORD, NC
(910) 904-0000
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • CTN: LOW FLYING MIL ACFT OPS IN VCNTY; ARPT LCTD WI FT. LIBERTY SOUTH B MOA.
  • FQT PAJA TO TARGET 300 FT SE OF TRML APN.
  • ACFT IN VCNTY MNT 123.5.
  • FLY ONE MILE DOWNWIND LEG TO PREVENT CONFLICTS WITH PAJA (DROP ZONE SOUTHEAST FM RWY).
  • AFT HRS SVC 910-578-4401.
  • MNT FREQ 123.5 FOR PAJA.
  • FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
  • CTN DO NOT OVERFLY AIRPORT DUE TO PAJA.

Obstructions

  • 20 FT BRUSH 0-200 FT FM THR 121 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: NR20 Raeford West Airport (private) (2 NM) · 94NC Viking Airport (private) (4 NM) · 76NR Pathfinder Field (private) (6 NM) · NC71 E T Field (private) (9 NM) · 32NC Hall Field (private) (10 NM)

About 5W4

P K Airpark (5W4) is an airport in Raeford, NC, at 304 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,402 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5W4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 5W4 have a control tower?

No. P K Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 5W4?

P K Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 3,402 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 5W4?

P K Airpark is in Raeford, NC, at an elevation of 304 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.0199, -79.1910.

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