Wilson Medical Center HeliportPrivate
NR17 · Wilson, NC · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:34 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunrise | 06:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunset | 07:09 PM | 23:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:34 PM | 23:34Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
TYI 117.80 · GSB 116.50 · ISO 117.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYI · Tar River | VORTAC | 117.80 · 125X | Low | r222° / 19.5 NM |
| GSB · Seymour Johnson | TACAN | 116.50 · 112X | — | r011° / 23 NM |
| ISO · Kinston | VORTAC | 117.50 · 122X | Low | r323° / 28.1 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NR17 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NR17
- Coordinates
- 35.7174, -77.9444
- Elevation
- 147 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2020/09
- Distance from city
- 1 W
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Nearby airports
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About NR17
Wilson Medical Center (NR17) is a heliport in Wilson, NC, at 147 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NR17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NR17 have a control tower?
No. Wilson Medical Center is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at NR17?
Wilson Medical Center has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NR17?
Wilson Medical Center is in Wilson, NC, at an elevation of 147 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.7174, -77.9444.
More about NR17
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 NR17 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.
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