Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3NC4
- Coordinates
- 35.0535, -80.4090
- Elevation
- 545 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1983/12
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
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 | 05:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
Plan a flight from 3NC4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
4,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTF · Chesterfield | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r348° / 25.1 NM |
| FML · Fort Mill | VORTAC | 112.40 | r084° / 27.1 NM |
| CLT · Charlotte | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r112° / 27.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3NC4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR, PVT USE ONLY.
- 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 3NC4 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 3NC4
Mc Donald Field (3NC4) is an airport in Marshville, NC, at 545 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3NC4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3NC4 have a control tower?
No. Mc Donald Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3NC4?
Mc Donald Field has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3NC4?
Mc Donald Field is in Marshville, NC, at an elevation of 545 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.0535, -80.4090.
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