Sampson Regional Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
NC85 · Clinton, NC · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:38 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunrise | 06:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:11 PM | 00:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
GSB 116.50 · FAY 114.85 · POB 113.80
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSB · Seymour Johnson | TACAN | 116.50 · 112X | — | r229° / 26 NM |
| FAY · Fayetteville | VOR/DME | 114.85 · 95Y | Low | r091° / 27.4 NM |
| POB · Pope | TACAN | 113.80 · 85X | — | r112° / 35.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC85 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC85
- Coordinates
- 35.0085, -78.3192
- Elevation
- 161 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green (SEE RMK)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1979/08
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SEE RMK
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 · 6 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
Runways
- FATO 160 FT X 105 FT.
Lighting
- FOR STROBE LGTS (BEACON) CALL 910-592-8511 AND ASK FOR SECURITY.
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 910-592-8511 AND ASK FOR SECURITY
Obstructions
- PLINES 350' NORTHEAST OF PAD & SURROUNDING BLDGS 200' NORTH OF PAD.
Contact
- EXT: 8501
Nearby airports
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About NC85
Sampson Regional Medical Center Heliport (NC85) is a heliport in Clinton, NC, at 161 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC85, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC85 have a control tower?
No. Sampson Regional Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at NC85?
Sampson Regional Medical Center Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC85?
Sampson Regional Medical Center Heliport is in Clinton, NC, at an elevation of 161 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.0085, -78.3192.
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