Warren Field

OCW · KOCW · Washington, NC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
38 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,000 ft 05/23
Runways
2
Mag var
8W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:37 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:51 AM09:51Z
Sunrise06:18 AM10:18Z
Sunset08:10 PM00:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:37 PM00:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:37 PM → 05:51 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:10 PM → 05:18 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 073°downwind 343°base 253°final 163°45° entry17233505

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
163° mag · 155° true
Dimensions
5,000 × 75 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
ASPH-CONC
Displaced thr
1,172 ft
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 343°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
37 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Pole, 39 ft, 325 ft from threshold, 254 ft L of centerline — 3:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
36 ft

Condition: Fair. Weight bearing: Single wheel 22k.

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

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
120.175

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Departure & arrival

“Cherry Point”
App/Dep
119.35

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
377.175APCH/P DEP/P

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 05
RunwayILS
RWY 05LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.9 (OCW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

ISO 117.50 · EWN 113.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ISO · Kinston VORTAC 117.50 · 122X Low r069° / 27.6 NM
EWN · New Bern VOR/DME 113.60 · 83X Low r008° / 29.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KOCW / OCW
Coordinates
35.5705, -77.0498
Elevation
38 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8W
Sectional chart
CHARLOTTE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 120.175 · ☎ 252-975-6133
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
RALEIGH · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
OCW
Attendance
MON-SAT 0800-1700; SUN 1000-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1942/07
Distance from city
0 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RWY 05/23 PRESET ON LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT PAPIS RWY 05 & 23, AND REILS RWY 05 & 23 - CTAF. REILS RWY 35 OTS. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: 2-light PAPI (left) · 23: 2-light PAPI (left).

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)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF WASHINGTON
PO BOX 1988, WASHINGTON, NC
252-975-9302
Manager
JOSHUA WATERS
200 AIRPORT ROAD, WASHINGTON, NC
252-946-3900
Remarks FAA · 12 notes

General

  • TWYS NOT LGTD.
  • DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC CHERRY POINT APCH AT 252-466-5960.
  • RWY 17/35 UNLGTD.
  • 120 FT+ TWR 3700 FT+ FM RWY 5 THLD ON CNTRLN.

Runways

  • DSPLCD THLD NOT MKD AT STATED DIST OF 500 FT BUT AT 1073 FT ON RWY.

Lighting

  • MIRL RWY 05/23 PRESET ON LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT PAPIS RWY 05 & 23, AND REILS RWY 05 & 23 - CTAF. REILS RWY 35 OTS.

Fuel

  • FUEL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO 18:1 TO DSPLCD THLD DUE 127 FT TREES 2597 FT FM DSPLCD THLD OFFSET 5 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
  • APCH RATIO 17:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Attendance

  • FOR SVC AFTER HRS CALL 252-946-3900.
  • UNATNDD NEW YEARS DAY, EASTER, JULY 4TH, THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS.
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About KOCW

Warren Field (OCW · KOCW) is an airport in Washington, NC, at 38 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KOCW, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KOCW have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KOCW?

Warren Field has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KOCW?

Warren Field is in Washington, NC, at an elevation of 38 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.5705, -77.0498.

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