Mission Hospital McDowell Heliport HeliportPrivate
NC33 · Marion, NC · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:54 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:13 AM | 10:13Z |
| Sunrise | 06:41 AM | 10:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 00:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 00:54Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
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By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 263.0 | HICKORY RCAG (LOW) |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
SUG 112.20 · SPA 115.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUG · Sugarloaf Mountain | VORTAC | 112.20 · 59X | Low | r039° / 19.3 NM |
| SPA · Spartanburg | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | High | r354° / 38.1 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC33 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC33
- Coordinates
- 35.6624, -82.0294
- Elevation
- 1,470 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/06
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- FATO LENGTH AND WIDTH, 68 FT X 68 FT; SAFETY AREA LENGTH AND WIDTH, 92 FT X 92 FT. INGRESS / EGRESS ORIENTATION 234 / 246.
Lighting
- 24 HRS.
Nearby airports
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About NC33
Mission Hospital McDowell Heliport (NC33) is a heliport in Marion, NC, at 1,470 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC33, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC33 have a control tower?
No. Mission Hospital McDowell Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at NC33?
Mission Hospital McDowell Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC33?
Mission Hospital McDowell Heliport is in Marion, NC, at an elevation of 1,470 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.6624, -82.0294.
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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 NC33 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.