Airport information
- FAA LID
- 50NC
- Coordinates
- 35.5450, -80.6686
- Elevation
- 905 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2000/06
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:37 AM | 09:37Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 10:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
Plan a flight from 50NC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,450 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 85 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,450 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLT · Charlotte | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r038° / 25.4 NM |
| BZM · Barretts Mt | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r131° / 34 NM |
| FML · Fort Mill | VORTAC | 112.40 | r025° / 36.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 50NC. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS, PVT USE, ADHERENCE TO AGREED UPON TFC PATS & PROCEDURES.
- 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 50NC 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 50NC
Ervin Airfield (50NC) is an airport in Kannapolis, NC, at 905 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 50NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 50NC have a control tower?
No. Ervin Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 50NC?
Ervin Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,450 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 50NC?
Ervin Airfield is in Kannapolis, NC, at an elevation of 905 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.5450, -80.6686.
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