Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7NC3
- Coordinates
- 35.5964, -78.0986
- Elevation
- 225 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- 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
- 2003/07
- Distance from city
- 2 E
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 | 05:27 AM | 09:27Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 09:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 00:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 01:01Z |
Plan a flight from 7NC3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
3,480 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 281° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,480 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSB · Seymour Johnson | TACAN | 116.50 | r346° / 16.9 NM |
| ISO · Kinston | VORTAC | 109.60 | r302° / 29.7 NM |
| TYI · Tar River | VORTAC | 117.80 | r225° / 29.9 NM |
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r120° / 37.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7NC3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE.
- 227 FT TOWER 4 NM WSW AND 276 FT TOWER 2.4 NM WNW OF ARPT.
- 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 7NC3 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 7NC3
Kenly Airport (7NC3) is an airport in Kenly, NC, at 225 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,480 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7NC3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7NC3 have a control tower?
No. Kenly Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 7NC3?
Kenly Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,480 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7NC3?
Kenly Airport is in Kenly, NC, at an elevation of 225 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.5964, -78.0986.
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