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Buie Field Private

9NR8 · Red Springs, NC · 203 ft elevation · Non-towered

Airport information

FAA LID
9NR8
Coordinates
34.7933, -79.1936
Elevation
203 ft MSL
Sectional chart
CHARLOTTE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNND
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2008/10
Distance from city
1 S

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:34 AM09:34Z
Sunrise06:04 AM10:04Z
Sunset08:34 PM00:34Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:03 PM01:03Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:03 PM → 05:34 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:34 PM → 05:04 AM

Plan a flight from 9NR8

Traffic pattern

06TPANESW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 06
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 06/24

2,780 ft × 50 ft · Turf
06
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
24
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pline, 15 ft, 60 ft from threshold

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
LBT · LumbertonVOR110.00r336° / 12.9 NM
FAY · FayettevilleVOR-DME108.80r238° / 19.5 NM
POB · PopeTACAN113.80r208° / 24.1 NM
SDZ · SandhillsVORTAC111.80r145° / 31.9 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9NR8. VFR sectional link above.

Ownership & management

Owner
JOHN MCFADYEN BUIE
8763 NC HWY 710 N, RED SPRINGS, NC
910-258-9377
Manager
JOHN MCFADYEN BUIE
8763 NC HWY 710 N, RED SPRINGS, NC
910-258-9377

Remarks FAA

  • PRVDD VFR OPNS & PVT USE.
  • FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.

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 9NR8 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 9NR8

Buie Field (9NR8) is an airport in Red Springs, NC, at 203 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,780 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9NR8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 9NR8 have a control tower?

No. Buie Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at 9NR8?

Buie Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,780 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 9NR8?

Buie Field is in Red Springs, NC, at an elevation of 203 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.7933, -79.1936.

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