Airport information
- FAA LID
- 23NR
- Coordinates
- 35.5609, -76.2324
- Elevation
- 1 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2009/06
- Distance from city
- 2 S
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 | 05:20 AM | 09:20Z |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM | 09:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 00:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 00:54Z |
Plan a flight from 23NR
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
3,300 ft × 23 ft · ASPH-TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 60 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 60 ft, 300 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 3,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBX · Wright Brothers | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r239° / 33.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 23NR. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Other services
- Agricultural
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- HEAVY AGRI ACFT OPNS & U. S. FOREST SVC HELI OPNS.
- DEER/MIGRATORY BIRDS OCNLLY ON ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- ADDNL CTC: TIM WHITFIELD 252-945-1892 (C).
- RWY 08 FIRST 800 FT TURF, RWY 26 FIRST 2500 FT ASPH.
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 23NR 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 23NR
Whitfield's East Airport (23NR) is an airport in Fairfield, NC, at 1 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 23NR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 23NR have a control tower?
No. Whitfield's East Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 23NR?
Whitfield's East Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 23NR?
Whitfield's East Airport is in Fairfield, NC, at an elevation of 1 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.5609, -76.2324.
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