North Carolina Helicopters HeliportPrivate
6NC6 · Gastonia, NC · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:47 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunrise | 07:13 AM | 11:13Z |
| Sunset | 07:22 PM | 23:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:47 PM | 23:47Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 25 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
CLT 115.00 · BZM 113.75 · SPA 115.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLT · Charlotte | VOR/DME | 115.00 · 97X | Low | r297° / 15.4 NM |
| BZM · Barretts Mountain | VOR/DME | 113.75 · 84Y | Low | r186° / 35 NM |
| SPA · Spartanburg | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | High | r068° / 36.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6NC6 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6NC6
- Coordinates
- 35.2852, -81.2434
- Elevation
- 814 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2003/01
- Distance from city
- 0 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- TALL TREES ALL QUADS 180 FT FROM HELIPAD.
- FOR CD CTC CHARLOTTE APCH AT 704-359-0241.
Obstructions
- 415 FT TWR 4200 FT NNE OF HELIPAD.
Nearby airports
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About 6NC6
North Carolina Helicopters (6NC6) is a heliport in Gastonia, NC, at 814 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 25 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6NC6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6NC6 have a control tower?
No. North Carolina Helicopters is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 6NC6?
North Carolina Helicopters has 1 runway; the longest is 25 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6NC6?
North Carolina Helicopters is in Gastonia, NC, at an elevation of 814 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.2852, -81.2434.
More about 6NC6
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 6NC6 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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