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
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:34 AM | 09:34Z |
| Sunrise | 06:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 01:03Z |
Plan a flight from 9NR8
Traffic pattern
- 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- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 15 ft, 60 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,780 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBT · Lumberton | VOR | 110.00 | r336° / 12.9 NM |
| FAY · Fayetteville | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r238° / 19.5 NM |
| POB · Pope | TACAN | 113.80 | r208° / 24.1 NM |
| SDZ · Sandhills | VORTAC | 111.80 | r145° / 31.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9NR8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS & PVT USE.
- 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 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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