Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC56
- Coordinates
- 36.2047, -78.4689
- Elevation
- 405 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2006/05
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:26 AM | 09:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 09:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 01:05Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:05 PM → 05:26 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:34 PM → 04:57 AM
Plan a flight from NC56
Runway 12/30
1,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf 12
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
30
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r041° / 25.1 NM |
| SBV · South Boston | VORTAC | 110.40 | r142° / 38.6 NM |
| TYI · Tar River | VORTAC | 117.80 | r295° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC56. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
ROBERT LUTHER MILLER III
1460 BEECHTREE TRAIL, KITTRELL, NC
252-432-3096
Manager
ROBERT LUTHER MILLER III
1460 BEECHTREE TRAIL, KITTRELL, NC
252-432-3096
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE.
- 473 FT TWR 2.8 NM SW, 407 FT TWR 1.7 NM E, AND 262 FT TWR 1.8 NM SE.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
Nearby airports
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