Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5NC5
- Coordinates
- 35.9823, -79.2741
- Elevation
- 650 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- 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
- 1986/07
- Distance from city
- 15 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 | 05:30 AM | 09:30Z |
| Sunrise | 06:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 00:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 01:07Z |
Plan a flight from 5NC5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 3
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 3 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 3/21
3,500 ft × 44 ft · ASPH- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21 | 3,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIB · Liberty | VORTAC | 113.00 | r061° / 19.4 NM |
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r290° / 24.8 NM |
| GSO · Greensboro | VORTAC | 116.20 | r099° / 34.3 NM |
| DAN · Danville | VOR | 113.10 | r181° / 35.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5NC5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR PRIVATE USE ONLY.
- NUMEROUS TREES RIGHT OF RY 21.
- 28 FT BLDGS 100 FT L OF RY 21.
- 10 FT BERM 30 FT FM END OF RY 03.
- NIGHT OPERATIONS UNATHORIZED; RESTRICTED TO OWNERS AND GUESTS.
- 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 5NC5 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 5NC5
The Duchy Airport (5NC5) is an airport in Haw River, NC, at 650 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5NC5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5NC5 have a control tower?
No. The Duchy Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5NC5?
The Duchy Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5NC5?
The Duchy Airport is in Haw River, NC, at an elevation of 650 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.9823, -79.2741.
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