Halifax/Northampton Regional

IXA · KIXA · Roanoke Rapids, NC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
144 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,500 ft 02/20
Runway
1
Mag var
10W

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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 05:40 PM
EventLocal (EST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:08 AM11:08Z
Sunrise06:34 AM11:34Z
Sunset05:13 PM22:13Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
05:40 PM22:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
05:40 PM → 06:08 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
06:13 PM → 05:34 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 109°downwind 019°base 289°final 199°45° entry2002

RWY 20LEFT traffic

Heading
199° mag · 189° true
Dimensions
5,500 × 100 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°) + MALSR
CTAF
123.075

Enter the left downwind (heading 019°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 20
Threshold elev
139 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 25 ft, 1,590 ft from threshold, 148 ft L of centerline — 31:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
24 ft
TDZ elevation
144 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 45k, Double wheel 65k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.975

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.075
UNICOM
123.075

Also

Flight service
132.025 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
290.425LAWRENCEVILLE RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

TYI 117.80 · CVI 114.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TYI · Tar River VORTAC 117.80 · 125X Low r014° / 21.5 NM
CVI · Cofield TACAN 114.60 · 93X — r275° / 37 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KIXA / IXA
Coordinates
36.3298, -77.6352
Elevation
144 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10W
Sectional chart
WASHINGTON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 119.975 · ☎ 252-583-3446
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
IXA
Attendance
MON-SAT 0800-1700; SUN 1200-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
2009/02
Distance from city
8 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 20; REIL RWY 02; PAPI RWY 02 & 20; HIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF. on 123.075 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02: 2-light PAPI (left) · 20: 2-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
HALIFAX-NORTHAMPTON RGNL ARPT AUTH
10 N KING ST, HALIFAX, NC
252-583-1131
Manager
CHARLIE JENKINS
700 GREGORY FARM RD, HALIFAX, NC
252-583-3492
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • AGRICULTURE EQUIP OCNLY ADJ TO RWY 02/20.
  • FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 20; REIL RWY 02; PAPI RWY 02 & 20; HIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 100LL AND JET-A FUEL AVBL 24 HRS SELF SVC W/ CREDIT CARD.

Contact

  • AFT HOURS CALL 252-578-6974

Attendance

  • UNATNDD NEW YEARS DAY, EASTER, JULY 4, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS.
  • FOR SVC AFT HRS CTC 252-578-3774.
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About KIXA

Halifax/Northampton Regional (IXA · KIXA) is an airport in Roanoke Rapids, NC, at 144 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KIXA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KIXA have a control tower?

No. Halifax/Northampton Regional is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KIXA?

Halifax/Northampton Regional has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KIXA?

Halifax/Northampton Regional is in Roanoke Rapids, NC, at an elevation of 144 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.3298, -77.6352.

More about KIXA

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 KIXA 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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