Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9NR0
- Coordinates
- 36.2181, -79.1772
- Elevation
- 741 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ELKINS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Airport phone
- 703-724-4288
- Activated
- 2020/11
- Distance from city
- 9 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:29 AM | 09:29Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 00:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
Plan a flight from 9NR0
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,416 ft × 45 ft · Turf- Heading
- 180° true
- Threshold elev
- 701 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 0° true
- Threshold elev
- 741 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,416 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN · Danville | VOR | 113.10 | r166° / 22.4 NM |
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r321° / 28.2 NM |
| SBV · South Boston | VORTAC | 110.40 | r201° / 28.5 NM |
| LIB · Liberty | VORTAC | 113.00 | r044° / 32.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9NR0. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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 9NR0 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 9NR0
Smoke and Wings Airport (9NR0) is an airport in Hillsborough, NC, at 741 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,416 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9NR0, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 9NR0 have a control tower?
No. Smoke and Wings Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 9NR0?
Smoke and Wings Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,416 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9NR0?
Smoke and Wings Airport is in Hillsborough, NC, at an elevation of 741 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.2181, -79.1772.
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