Airport information
- FAA LID
- 48NC
- Coordinates
- 35.7817, -80.4169
- Elevation
- 825 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2000/02
- Distance from city
- 8 SW
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 | 05:36 AM | 09:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:06 AM | 10:06Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
Plan a flight from 48NC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
1,200 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSO · Greensboro | VORTAC | 116.20 | r237° / 26.6 NM |
| LIB · Liberty | VORTAC | 113.00 | r271° / 39.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 48NC. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, PVT USE AND ALL TFC PATS TO WEST OF LANDING AREA.
- LAND RY 05, TKOF RY 23.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
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 48NC 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 48NC
Morrison Field (48NC) is an airport in Lexington, NC, at 825 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 48NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 48NC have a control tower?
No. Morrison Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 48NC?
Morrison Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 48NC?
Morrison Field is in Lexington, NC, at an elevation of 825 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.7817, -80.4169.
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