Airport information
- FAA LID
- 86NC
- Coordinates
- 36.2634, -76.4913
- Elevation
- 14 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10W
- 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
- 2002/07
- Distance from city
- 5 N
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 | 05:18 AM | 09:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:49 AM | 09:49Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 00:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 00:57Z |
Plan a flight from 86NC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,900 ft × 100 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- 007° mag · 357° true
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECG · Elizabeth City | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r278° / 15.3 NM |
| CVI · Cofield | VORTAC | 114.60 | r119° / 19.5 NM |
| FKN · Franklin | VORTAC | 110.60 | r146° / 37 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 86NC. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED VFR OPNS, PRIVATE USE, AND LANDING AREA IS LIMITED TO CATEGORY B ACFT SO AS TO NOT CONFLICT WITH THE TRAFFIC PATTERN AT DILLARD AIRPORT, WINFALL, NC.
- INTENSIVE AGRICULTURE OPNS INVOF ARPT.
- OWNER DESIRES CHARTING.
- FOR CD CTC NORFOLK APCH AT 757-464-0757.
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 86NC 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 86NC
Craig Craft Airport (86NC) is an airport in Hertford, NC, at 14 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 86NC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 86NC have a control tower?
No. Craig Craft Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 86NC?
Craig Craft Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 86NC?
Craig Craft Airport is in Hertford, NC, at an elevation of 14 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.2634, -76.4913.
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