Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8NC6
- Coordinates
- 35.6936, -79.4116
- Elevation
- 620 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/03
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 8NC6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,200 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 150 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIB · Liberty | VORTAC | 113.00 | r129° / 12.1 NM |
| SDZ · Sandhills | VORTAC | 111.80 | r020° / 30 NM |
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r255° / 32.4 NM |
| GSO · Greensboro | VORTAC | 116.20 | r130° / 34.7 NM |
| POB · Pope | TACAN | 113.80 | r336° / 36.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8NC6. 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 8NC6 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 8NC6
Brooks Field (8NC6) is an airport in Siler City, NC, at 620 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8NC6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8NC6 have a control tower?
No. Brooks Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8NC6?
Brooks Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8NC6?
Brooks Field is in Siler City, NC, at an elevation of 620 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.6936, -79.4116.
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