Airport information
- FAA LID
- 51NC
- Coordinates
- 35.8623, -78.3483
- Elevation
- 355 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
- Activated
- 2000/06
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
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 | 05:27 AM | 09:27Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 09:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 00:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 01:03Z |
Plan a flight from 51NC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
2,300 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r096° / 21.2 NM |
| TYI · Tar River | VORTAC | 117.80 | r263° / 32.1 NM |
| GSB · Seymour Johnson | TACAN | 116.50 | r338° / 36.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51NC. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS, PVT USE.
- PLEASE USE THE NAME "PHILIP BUNN" ON THE SECTIONAL MAP. USING JUST "BUNN" IS CONFUSING BECAUSE THERE IS A NEARBY TOWN CALLED BUNN.
- 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 51NC 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 51NC
Phillip R Bunn Airport (51NC) is an airport in Zebulon, NC, at 355 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 51NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 51NC have a control tower?
No. Phillip R Bunn Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 51NC?
Phillip R Bunn Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 51NC?
Phillip R Bunn Airport is in Zebulon, NC, at an elevation of 355 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.8623, -78.3483.
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