Thompson Farms Airport Private
6NC5 · Whitakers, NC · 100 ft elevation · var 8W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6NC5
- Coordinates
- 36.0249, -77.6594
- Elevation
- 100 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1986/11
- Distance from city
- 5 S
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 | 05:24 AM | 09:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 00:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 01:01Z |
Plan a flight from 6NC5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
1,800 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 50 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYI · Tar River | VORTAC | 117.80 | r042° / 3.6 NM |
| ISO · Kinston | VORTAC | 109.60 | r358° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6NC5. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR PVT USE ONLY.
- 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 6NC5 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 6NC5
Thompson Farms Airport (6NC5) is an airport in Whitakers, NC, at 100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6NC5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6NC5 have a control tower?
No. Thompson Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6NC5?
Thompson Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6NC5?
Thompson Farms Airport is in Whitakers, NC, at an elevation of 100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.0249, -77.6594.
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