Airport information
- FAA LID
- 1NC8
- Coordinates
- 35.5158, -80.2581
- Elevation
- 665 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2005/02
- Distance from city
- 4 E
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 | 05:36 AM | 09:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:06 AM | 10:06Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 00:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:10 PM | 01:10Z |
Plan a flight from 1NC8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,250 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 10 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,250 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSO · Greensboro | VORTAC | 116.20 | r206° / 34.6 NM |
| LIB · Liberty | VORTAC | 113.00 | r244° / 36.2 NM |
| SDZ · Sandhills | VORTAC | 111.80 | r302° / 37.4 NM |
| CLT · Charlotte | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r065° / 39.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 1NC8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC CHARLOTTE APCH AT 704-359-0241.
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 1NC8 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 1NC8
Lonesome Field (1NC8) is an airport in Gold Hill, NC, at 665 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,250 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 1NC8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 1NC8 have a control tower?
No. Lonesome Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 1NC8?
Lonesome Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,250 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 1NC8?
Lonesome Field is in Gold Hill, NC, at an elevation of 665 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.5158, -80.2581.
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