Raleigh Executive Jetport

TTA · KTTA · Sanford, NC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
247 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,501 ft 03/21
Runway
1
Mag var
8W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 08:47 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:58 AM09:58Z
Sunrise06:26 AM10:26Z
Sunset08:19 PM00:19Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:47 PM00:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:47 PM → 05:58 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:19 PM → 05:26 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 119°downwind 029°base 299°final 209°45° entry2103

RWY 21LEFT traffic

Heading
209° mag · 201° true
Dimensions
6,501 × 100 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
123.075

Enter the left downwind (heading 029°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 21
Threshold elev
224 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 31 ft, 1,673 ft from threshold, 117 ft L of centerline — 47:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
230 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 100k.

Pattern side: 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
120.625

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.075
UNICOM
123.075

Departure & arrival

“Raleigh”
App/Dep
125.3

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
353.675APCH/P DEP/P

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 03
RunwayILS
RWY 03ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.75 (TTA) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

RDU 117.20 · POB 113.80 · LIB 113.00 · +2
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
RDU · Raleigh/Durham VORTAC 117.20 · 119X High r231° / 23.2 NM
POB · Pope TACAN 113.80 · 85X r358° / 25.2 NM
LIB · Liberty VORTAC 113.00 · 77X Low r122° / 28.5 NM
SDZ · Sandhills VORTAC 111.80 · 55X Low r050° / 32.5 NM
FAY · Fayetteville VOR/DME 114.85 · 95Y Low r347° / 37.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KTTA
Coordinates
35.5837, -79.1008
Elevation
247 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8W
Sectional chart
CHARLOTTE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 120.625 · ☎ 919-708-5382
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
RALEIGH · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
TTA
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1800; SAT-SUN 0800-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1999/07
Distance from city
7 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT MALSR RWY 03; REIL RWY 21; HIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 03 & 21 ON CONSLY. on 123.075Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 21: 4-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
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SANFORD-LEE COUNTY RGNL ARPT AUTH
700 ROD SULLIVAN RD, SANFORD, NC
919-776-2939
Manager
BOB HEUTS
700 ROD SULLIVAN RD., SANFORD, NC
919-776-2939
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC RALEIGH APCH AT 919-380-3144.
  • USE RWY 03 FOR CALM WIND RWY.
  • TWY A 15-30 FT DROP-OFF INVOF TWYS A3 AND A4.

Runways

  • PAPI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT MALSR RWY 03; REIL RWY 21; HIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF. PAPI RWYS 03 & 21 ON CONSLY.

Fuel

  • 100LL 24 HR SELF-SVC WITH CREDIT CARD.

Attendance

  • FOR SVC AFTER HOURS CALL 919-708-3065.
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About KTTA

Raleigh Executive Jetport (TTA · KTTA) is an airport in Sanford, NC, at 247 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,501 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KTTA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KTTA have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KTTA?

Raleigh Executive Jetport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,501 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KTTA?

Raleigh Executive Jetport is in Sanford, NC, at an elevation of 247 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.5837, -79.1008.

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