Airport information
- FAA LID
- 87NR
- Coordinates
- 35.9836, -76.1979
- Elevation
- 3 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/05
- Distance from city
- 5 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:18 AM | 09:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 00:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 00:55Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:55 PM → 05:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:24 PM → 04:48 AM
Plan a flight from 87NR
Runway 17/35
1,200 ft × 130 ft · Turf (Fair) 17
- Heading
- 167° true
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
35
- Heading
- 347° true
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECG · Elizabeth City | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r191° / 16.5 NM |
| RBX · Wright Brothers | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r287° / 24.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 87NR. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
STEVE SMITH
P.O. BOX 8785, ROCKY MOUNT, NC
252-904-1280
Manager
STEVE SMITH
P.O. BOX 8785, ROCKY MOUNT, NC
252-904-1280
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