Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3NC6
- Coordinates
- 35.3118, -80.6442
- Elevation
- 565 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1984/06
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
Plan a flight from 3NC6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,300 ft × 23 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,300 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLT · Charlotte | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r069° / 16.7 NM |
| FML · Fort Mill | VORTAC | 112.40 | r040° / 24.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3NC6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR, PVT USE ONLY.
- TALL STEEL TOWER 2 MILES NE FM THR RWY 27 - 1460 FT AGL.
- 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 3NC6 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 3NC6
Mc Cachren Field (3NC6) is an airport in Harrisburg, NC, at 565 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3NC6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3NC6 have a control tower?
No. Mc Cachren Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3NC6?
Mc Cachren Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3NC6?
Mc Cachren Field is in Harrisburg, NC, at an elevation of 565 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.3118, -80.6442.
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