Clute's Hilltop Airport Private
69NC · Forest City, NC · 1,078 ft elevation · var 4W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 69NC
- Coordinates
- 35.4334, -81.8460
- Elevation
- 1,078 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/05
- Distance from city
- 6 N
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 | 05:43 AM | 09:43Z |
| Sunrise | 06:12 AM | 10:12Z |
| Sunset | 08:46 PM | 00:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
Plan a flight from 69NC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,200 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUG · Sugarloaf Mt | VORTAC | 112.20 | r087° / 20.7 NM |
| SPA · Spartanburg | VORTAC | 115.70 | r011° / 24.3 NM |
| BZM · Barretts Mt | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r235° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 69NC. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR OPERATIONS ONLY.
- AEROBATIC PRACTICE BOX LCTD OVER RY 08/26 EXTENDING 3000 FT NORTH; 4500 FT MSL & BLO. CTC GREER APCH CTL FOR INFO.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- CELL: 828-289-2667
- CELL: 828-289-2667
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 69NC 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 69NC
Clute's Hilltop Airport (69NC) is an airport in Forest City, NC, at 1,078 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 69NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 69NC have a control tower?
No. Clute's Hilltop Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 69NC?
Clute's Hilltop Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 69NC?
Clute's Hilltop Airport is in Forest City, NC, at an elevation of 1,078 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.4334, -81.8460.
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