Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8NC1
- Coordinates
- 35.3773, -79.2395
- Elevation
- 480 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- 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
- 1991/03
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:32 AM | 09:32Z |
| Sunrise | 06:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 00:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 01:05Z |
Plan a flight from 8NC1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
2,400 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| POB · Pope | TACAN | 113.80 | r326° / 16.5 NM |
| SDZ · Sandhills | VORTAC | 111.80 | r063° / 19.6 NM |
| FAY · Fayetteville | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r327° / 29.6 NM |
| LIB · Liberty | VORTAC | 113.00 | r148° / 31.8 NM |
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r221° / 37.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8NC1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR PRIVATE 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 8NC1 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 8NC1
Dean Field (8NC1) is an airport in Cameron, NC, at 480 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8NC1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8NC1 have a control tower?
No. Dean Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8NC1?
Dean Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8NC1?
Dean Field is in Cameron, NC, at an elevation of 480 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.3773, -79.2395.
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