Spring Paths Airport Private
42NC · Spring Hope, NC · 290 ft elevation · var 8W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 42NC
- Coordinates
- 35.9578, -78.1706
- Elevation
- 290 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL DAWN-DUSK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/07
- Distance from city
- 4 W
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 | 05:26 AM | 09:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 09:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 00:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 01:03Z |
Plan a flight from 42NC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,200 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYI · Tar River | VORTAC | 117.80 | r272° / 22.7 NM |
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r084° / 30.2 NM |
| GSB · Seymour Johnson | TACAN | 116.50 | r354° / 38.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 42NC. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- MOGAS
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE, YOU ARE AWARE OF MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES IN AREA.
- 60 FT TREES 100 FT EAST & WEST OF RY.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
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 42NC 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 42NC
Spring Paths Airport (42NC) is an airport in Spring Hope, NC, at 290 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 42NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 42NC have a control tower?
No. Spring Paths Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 42NC?
Spring Paths Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 42NC?
Spring Paths Airport is in Spring Hope, NC, at an elevation of 290 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.9578, -78.1706.
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