Meadstown Airstrip Private

NC28 · Elizabeth City, NC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
7 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,600 ft N/S
Runway
1
Mag var
9W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:36 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:46 AM09:46Z
Sunrise06:14 AM10:14Z
Sunset08:08 PM00:08Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 279°downwind 189°base 099°final 009°45° entryNS

RWY NLEFT traffic

Heading
009° mag · 000° true
Dimensions
3,600 × 150 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
TURF

Enter the left downwind (heading 189°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

ECG 115.75 · CVI 114.60 · NTU 116.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ECG · Elizabeth City VOR/DME 115.75 · 104Y Low r227° / 4.5 NM
CVI · Cofield TACAN 114.60 · 93X r117° / 32.5 NM
NTU · Oceana TACAN 116.60 · 113X r204° / 38.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC28 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
NC28
Coordinates
36.2002, -76.2343
Elevation
7 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9W
Sectional chart
WASHINGTON
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
RALEIGH · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1970/10
Distance from city
6 S
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
R. BRENT MEADS
487C MEADSTOWN ROAD, ELIZABETH CITY, NC
(252) 330-4608
Manager
R. BRENT MEADS JR
1752 NIXONTON ROAD, ELIZABETH CITY, NC
252-339-5783
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC NORFOLK APCH AT 757-464-0757.

Contact

  • R. BRENT MEADS JR.
  • 252-339-5783.

Nearby airports

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About NC28

Meadstown Airstrip (NC28) is an airport in Elizabeth City, NC, at 7 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC28, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does NC28 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at NC28?

Meadstown Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 3,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is NC28?

Meadstown Airstrip is in Elizabeth City, NC, at an elevation of 7 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.2002, -76.2343.

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