Airport information
- FAA LID
- 46NC
- Coordinates
- 34.8928, -80.3733
- Elevation
- 400 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/08
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 05:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
Plan a flight from 46NC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,500 ft × 300 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 25 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 25 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,500 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTF · Chesterfield | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r345° / 15.3 NM |
| FML · Fort Mill | VORTAC | 112.40 | r103° / 29.2 NM |
| CLT · Charlotte | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r127° / 33.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 46NC. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE.
- 200 FT RADIO TOWER 5 NM NORTHWEST OF ARPT.
- 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 46NC 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 46NC
Brown Field (46NC) is an airport in Marshville, NC, at 400 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 46NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 46NC have a control tower?
No. Brown Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 46NC?
Brown Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 46NC?
Brown Field is in Marshville, NC, at an elevation of 400 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.8928, -80.3733.
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