Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1NC3
- Coordinates
- 36.1810, -76.1503
- Elevation
- 7 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1940/10
- Distance from city
- 9 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:17 AM | 09:17Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 00:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 00:56Z |
Plan a flight from 1NC3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,500 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECG · Elizabeth City | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r172° / 4.8 NM |
| RBX · Wright Brothers | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r314° / 27 NM |
| CVI · Cofield | VORTAC | 114.60 | r117° / 36.8 NM |
| NTU · Oceana | TACAN | 116.60 | r198° / 39 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1NC3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR; PRIVATE USE; AN AGREEMENT IS MAINTAINED WITH THE CHIEF OF ELIZABETH CITH CGAS ATCT COVERING OPERATIONS PROCEDURES.
- FOR CD CTC NORFOLK APCH AT 757-464-0757.
Nearby airports
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 1NC3 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.
About 1NC3
Fletcher's Airport (1NC3) is an airport in Elizabeth City, NC, at 7 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1NC3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1NC3 have a control tower?
No. Fletcher's Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 1NC3?
Fletcher's Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1NC3?
Fletcher's Airport is in Elizabeth City, NC, at an elevation of 7 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.1810, -76.1503.
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