Southern Comforts Aerodrome Private
61NC · Parkton, NC · 175 ft elevation · var 7W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 61NC
- Coordinates
- 34.8713, -78.9656
- Elevation
- 175 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1976/06
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 | 05:33 AM | 09:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 00:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 01:03Z |
Plan a flight from 61NC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
4,000 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,000 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAY · Fayetteville | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r217° / 8.2 NM |
| LBT · Lumberton | VOR | 110.00 | r024° / 16.3 NM |
| POB · Pope | TACAN | 113.80 | r179° / 18 NM |
| SDZ · Sandhills | VORTAC | 111.80 | r127° / 36.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 61NC. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVT USE; VFR OPERATIONS ONLY.
- PUBLIC PROVIDED WITH REPAIR SERVICES.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- MR. MC GILL RESIDES IN CALIFORNIA AND IS MR. JOHNSON'S UNCLE.
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 61NC 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 61NC
Southern Comforts Aerodrome (61NC) is an airport in Parkton, NC, at 175 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 61NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 61NC have a control tower?
No. Southern Comforts Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 61NC?
Southern Comforts Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 61NC?
Southern Comforts Aerodrome is in Parkton, NC, at an elevation of 175 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.8713, -78.9656.
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