Airport information
- FAA LID
- 79NC
- Coordinates
- 36.1343, -78.2819
- Elevation
- 366 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1971/07
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 05:26 AM | 09:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 09:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 01:04Z |
Plan a flight from 79NC
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,459 ft × 40 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 2,600 ft from threshold — 31:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,459 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r061° / 29 NM |
| TYI · Tar River | VORTAC | 117.80 | r294° / 29.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 79NC. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVT USE; VFR ONLY.
- GLIDER OPNS AT ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- PHONE REQ.
- 741 FT TURF OVERRUN SOUTH END OF RWY.
- 50 FT TREES 50 FT FROM THR ON CNTRLN.
- TREES ON CNTRLN.
- 40-50 FT TREES 55 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
- +30 FT PLINE APPROX 1000 FT FROM THR ON CNTRLN.
- POT HOLES & GRAVEL FIRST 450 FT SOUTH END.
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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 79NC 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 79NC
Ball Airport (79NC) is an airport in Louisburg, NC, at 366 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,459 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 79NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 79NC have a control tower?
No. Ball Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 79NC?
Ball Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,459 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 79NC?
Ball Airport is in Louisburg, NC, at an elevation of 366 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.1343, -78.2819.
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