Airport information
- FAA LID
- 71NC
- Coordinates
- 36.2640, -79.4502
- Elevation
- 800 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2001/03
- Distance from city
- 10 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 | 05:30 AM | 09:30Z |
| Sunrise | 06:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
Plan a flight from 71NC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
3,000 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 100 ft from threshold
Runway 09/27
1,000 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,000 ft | |
| 09/27 | 1,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN · Danville | VOR | 113.10 | r203° / 19.1 NM |
| LIB · Liberty | VORTAC | 113.00 | r019° / 28.3 NM |
| GSO · Greensboro | VORTAC | 116.20 | r066° / 28.7 NM |
| SBV · South Boston | VORTAC | 110.40 | r226° / 32.4 NM |
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r310° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 71NC. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, PVT USE.
- APCH & LNDG RWY 04, TKOF RWY 22.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
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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 71NC 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 71NC
K & D Airport (71NC) is an airport in Elon, NC, at 800 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 71NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 71NC have a control tower?
No. K & D Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 71NC?
K & D Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 71NC?
K & D Airport is in Elon, NC, at an elevation of 800 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.2640, -79.4502.
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