Wilkes County

UKF · KUKF · North Wilkesboro, NC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,303 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,201 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
8W

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:53 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:43 AM10:43Z
Sunrise07:09 AM11:09Z
Sunset07:28 PM23:28Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:53 PM23:53Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:53 PM → 06:43 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:28 PM → 06:09 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 097°downwind 007°base 277°final 187°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
187° mag · 179° true
Dimensions
6,201 × 100 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 007°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
1,303 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 62 ft, 632 ft from threshold, 329 ft R of centerline — 6:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
47 ft
TDZ elevation
1,303 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 45k, Double wheel 60k.

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
126.625

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Also

Flight service
125.15 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
263.0HICKORY RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 01
RunwayILS
RWY 01ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.55 (UKF) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

BZM 113.75
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BZM · Barretts Mountain VOR/DME 113.75 · 84Y Low r024° / 22.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KUKF / UKF
Coordinates
36.2236, -81.0986
Elevation
1,303 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 126.625 · ☎ 336-696-3788
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
UKF
Attendance
ALL DAWN-DUSK
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1990/06
Distance from city
4 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 01; REIL 19; PAPI RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 01/19; TWY LGTS - CTAF. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 2-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 19: 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
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Charter, Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
WILKES COUNTY
110 NORTH STREET, WILKESBORO, NC
336-651-7345
Manager
DUSTIN CAUDILL
640 WOOD WALLACE, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC
336-696-2000
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • NO LINE OF SIGHT BTN RWY ENDS.
  • FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
  • THERE IS AN UNLGTD WATER TANK IN THE APCH OF RWY 01.

Runways

  • RWY 01 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 01; REIL 19; PAPI RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 01/19; TWY LGTS - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUELING DRG RGLR FBO BUS HRS, PLUS 24 HRS CALL-OUT SVC (WITH PRIOR ARNGMT AND/OR A CALLOUT FEE); CALL FBO FOR DETAILS.

Obstructions

  • 10 FT BRUSH 50 FT FM THR OFFSET 436 FT R OF CNTRLN.
  • 33 FT TREES 89 FT FM THR OFFSET 285 FT L OF CNTRLN.

Contact

  • FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL NR POSTED ON DOOR.

Attendance

  • ARPT UNATNDD THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS.
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About KUKF

Wilkes County (UKF · KUKF) is an airport in North Wilkesboro, NC, at 1,303 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,201 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KUKF, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KUKF have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KUKF?

Wilkes County has 1 runway; the longest is 6,201 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KUKF?

Wilkes County is in North Wilkesboro, NC, at an elevation of 1,303 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.2236, -81.0986.

More about KUKF

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