Diamond Creek #2 Heliport HeliportPrivate
7NC8 · Banner Elk, NC · 4,250 ft elevation · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7NC8
- Coordinates
- 36.1686, -81.8180
- Elevation
- 4,250 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2010/01
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 | 05:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 00:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 01:18Z |
Plan a flight from 7NC8
Runway H1/
50 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 4,250 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMV · Holston Mountain | VORTAC | 114.60 | r141° / 22.1 NM |
| BZM · Barretts Mt | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r309° / 33.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7NC8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- 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 7NC8 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 7NC8
Diamond Creek #2 Heliport (7NC8) is a heliport in Banner Elk, NC, at 4,250 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7NC8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7NC8 have a control tower?
No. Diamond Creek #2 Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 7NC8?
Diamond Creek #2 Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7NC8?
Diamond Creek #2 Heliport is in Banner Elk, NC, at an elevation of 4,250 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.1686, -81.8180.
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