North Carolina Helicopters Heliport HeliportPrivate
6NC6 · Gastonia, NC · 814 ft elevation · var 6W · Non-towered
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 · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2003/01
- Distance from city
- 0 S
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 | 05:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 00:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
Plan a flight from 6NC6
Runway H1/
25 ft × 25 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 814 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 25 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLT · Charlotte | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r297° / 15.4 NM |
| FML · Fort Mill | VORTAC | 112.40 | r324° / 22.7 NM |
| BZM · Barretts Mt | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r186° / 35 NM |
| SPA · Spartanburg | VORTAC | 115.70 | r068° / 36.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6NC6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
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
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.
About 6NC6
North Carolina Helicopters Heliport (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 Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6NC6?
North Carolina Helicopters Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 25 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6NC6?
North Carolina Helicopters Heliport is in Gastonia, NC, at an elevation of 814 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.2852, -81.2434.
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