Airport information
- FAA LID
- 68NC
- Coordinates
- 36.3996, -79.1281
- Elevation
- 615 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1976/07
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
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 | 05:28 AM | 09:28Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
Plan a flight from 68NC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
2,150 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,150 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN · Danville | VOR | 113.10 | r141° / 14.3 NM |
| SBV · South Boston | VORTAC | 110.40 | r203° / 17.4 NM |
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r336° / 35.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 68NC. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR, PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- CALL 434-792-6352 WKDAYS. PHILIP WINSTEAD - 434-795-4719.
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 68NC 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 68NC
Winstead '76' Airport (68NC) is an airport in Leasburg, NC, at 615 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,150 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 68NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 68NC have a control tower?
No. Winstead '76' Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 68NC?
Winstead '76' Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,150 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 68NC?
Winstead '76' Airport is in Leasburg, NC, at an elevation of 615 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.3996, -79.1281.
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