Sossamon Field (Unused) Private
57NC · Bryson City, NC · 1,940 ft elevation · var 3W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 57NC
- Coordinates
- 35.4265, -83.4582
- Elevation
- 1,940 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- MON-FRI DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1958/08
- Distance from city
- 1 W
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 | 05:49 AM | 09:49Z |
| Sunrise | 06:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 00:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
Plan a flight from 57NC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
2,265 ft × 50 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,265 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOT · Snowbird | VORTAC | 108.80 | r226° / 29.5 NM |
| VXV · Volunteer | VORTAC | 116.40 | r146° / 35.7 NM |
| HRS · Harris | VORTAC | 109.80 | r038° / 36.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 57NC. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959
- USE CARE ON RY 28 APCH DUE TO POSSIBLE DOWNDRAFT, ESP DURG SPRING.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- +8 FT TREES 50 FT FROM THLD ON SIDES.
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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 57NC 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 57NC
Sossamon Field (Unused) (57NC) is an airport in Bryson City, NC, at 1,940 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,265 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 57NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 57NC have a control tower?
No. Sossamon Field (Unused) is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 57NC?
Sossamon Field (Unused) has 1 runway; the longest is 2,265 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 57NC?
Sossamon Field (Unused) is in Bryson City, NC, at an elevation of 1,940 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.4265, -83.4582.
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