Raleigh HeliportPrivate
96NC · Raleigh, NC · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:37 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:37 AM | 10:37Z |
| Sunrise | 07:02 AM | 11:02Z |
| Sunset | 07:12 PM | 23:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:37 PM | 23:37Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 100 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
RDU 117.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDU · Raleigh/Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 · 119X | High | r123° / 9.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 96NC — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 96NC
- Coordinates
- 35.8113, -78.6117
- Elevation
- 207 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2010/01
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
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About 96NC
Raleigh (96NC) is a heliport in Raleigh, NC, at 207 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 96NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 96NC have a control tower?
No. Raleigh is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 96NC?
Raleigh has 1 runway; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 96NC?
Raleigh is in Raleigh, NC, at an elevation of 207 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.8113, -78.6117.
More about 96NC
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 96NC 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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