Airport information
- FAA LID
- 30NC
- Coordinates
- 36.0486, -80.4569
- Elevation
- 705 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1998/02
- Distance from city
- 7 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:35 AM | 09:35Z |
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunset | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 01:12Z |
Plan a flight from 30NC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,700 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 1,320 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 1,320 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSO · Greensboro | VORTAC | 116.20 | r274° / 23.3 NM |
| BZM · Barretts Mt | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r080° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 30NC. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD PVT; VFR ONLY.
- ADNL PHONE 336-659-5039.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- ADNL PHONE (336) 659-5039.
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 30NC 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 30NC
Happy Bottom Airport (30NC) is an airport in Advance, NC, at 705 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 30NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 30NC have a control tower?
No. Happy Bottom Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 30NC?
Happy Bottom Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 30NC?
Happy Bottom Airport is in Advance, NC, at an elevation of 705 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.0486, -80.4569.
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