Linville Ridge HeliportPrivate

98NC · Linville, NC · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
4,826 ft MSL
Longest runway
40 ft H1/
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 98NC. Nearby reporting stations: KMRN (22 NM), KGEV (29 NM), KHKY (32 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:50 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
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Sunrise07:15 AM11:15Z
Sunset07:25 PM23:25Z
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07:50 PM23:50Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:50 PM → 06:50 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:25 PM → 06:15 AM

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Runways

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

HMV 114.60 · BZM 113.75
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HMV · Holston Mountain VORTAC 114.60 · 93X Low r150° / 23.2 NM
BZM · Barretts Mountain VOR/DME 113.75 · 84Y Low r303° / 33.6 NM

Charts & procedures

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
98NC
Coordinates
36.1181, -81.8606
Elevation
4,826 ft MSL
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2005/03
Distance from city
1 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SCOTTSDALE COMPANY, D.B.A. LINVILLE
P.O. BOX 704, LINVILLE, NC
828-898-5151
Manager
THOMAS SHEETS
P.O. BOX 704, LINVILLE, NC
828-898-5533
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.

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About 98NC

Linville Ridge (98NC) is a heliport in Linville, NC, at 4,826 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 98NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 98NC have a control tower?

No. Linville Ridge is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 98NC?

Linville Ridge has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 98NC?

Linville Ridge is in Linville, NC, at an elevation of 4,826 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.1181, -81.8606.

More about 98NC

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 98NC 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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