Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8NC4
- Coordinates
- 35.7295, -79.3131
- Elevation
- 525 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- 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
- Activated
- 1991/03
- Distance from city
- 7 W
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 | 08:37 PM | 00:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 01:07Z |
Plan a flight from 8NC4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIB · Liberty | VORTAC | 113.00 | r112° / 15.4 NM |
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r256° / 27.2 NM |
| SDZ · Sandhills | VORTAC | 111.80 | r026° / 33.7 NM |
| POB · Pope | TACAN | 113.80 | r344° / 36.6 NM |
| GSO · Greensboro | VORTAC | 116.20 | r123° / 37.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8NC4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD PRIVATE VFR 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 8NC4 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 8NC4
Dead Dog Airport (8NC4) is an airport in Fearrington, NC, at 525 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8NC4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8NC4 have a control tower?
No. Dead Dog Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8NC4?
Dead Dog Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8NC4?
Dead Dog Airport is in Fearrington, NC, at an elevation of 525 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.7295, -79.3131.
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