Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4NC5
- Coordinates
- 34.7295, -77.0513
- Elevation
- 30 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1985/12
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:26 AM | 09:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:55 AM | 09:55Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 00:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 00:54Z |
Plan a flight from 4NC5
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
2,750 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 243° mag · 235° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,750 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJM · Bogue Mcalf | TACAN | 134.00 | r342° / 2.7 NM |
| NKT · Cherry Point | TACAN | 112.80 | r229° / 13.5 NM |
| NCA · New River | TACAN | 115.40 | r094° / 19.2 NM |
| EWN · New Bern | VOR-DME | 113.60 | r189° / 20.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4NC5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR, PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- FOR MIRL RWY 05/23 CALL 919-393-8038.
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 4NC5 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 4NC5
Triple M Airport (4NC5) is an airport in Cape Carteret, NC, at 30 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,750 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4NC5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4NC5 have a control tower?
No. Triple M Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4NC5?
Triple M Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,750 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4NC5?
Triple M Airport is in Cape Carteret, NC, at an elevation of 30 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.7295, -77.0513.
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