Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56NC
- Coordinates
- 35.2067, -82.0319
- Elevation
- 960 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2001/01
- Distance from city
- 12 E
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 | 05:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 08:46 PM | 00:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
Plan a flight from 56NC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,000 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 × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 1350 ft, 30 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 250 ft, 40 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA · Spartanburg | VORTAC | 115.70 | r336° / 11.6 NM |
| SUG · Sugarloaf Mt | VORTAC | 112.20 | r138° / 16.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56NC. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, PVT USE.
- RCMD ACFT TKOF TO THE WEST, LND FROM THE WEST DUE TO TREES TO EAST.
- 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 56NC 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 56NC
Wheat Field (56NC) is an airport in Tryon, NC, at 960 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 56NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 56NC have a control tower?
No. Wheat Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 56NC?
Wheat Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 56NC?
Wheat Field is in Tryon, NC, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.2067, -82.0319.
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