Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC10
- Coordinates
- 36.5418, -78.0580
- Elevation
- 275 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- 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
- 1966/09
- Distance from city
- 6 N
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 | 05:24 AM | 09:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 01:04Z |
Plan a flight from NC10
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,900 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 40 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 90 ft L of centerline
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 90 ft, 0 ft from threshold, 90 ft R of centerline
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL · Lawrenceville | VORTAC | 112.90 | r212° / 18.2 NM |
| TYI · Tar River | VORTAC | 117.80 | r338° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC10. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- WHEN WINDS PERMITS ALL TAKEOFFS SHOULD BE MADE TO AND ALL LANDINGS MADE FROM THE SOUTH BECAUSE OF STEEP GRADE OF STRIP.
- RWY 36 FIRST 800' HAS AREAS OF ROCKS & GRAVEL.
- NUMEROUS OBSTR INVOF ARPT AND PEOPLE ON RWY.
- RY 18/36 HAS -4 FT DITCH AT BOTH THRS.
- RY 36 HAS UPHILL GRADE.
- BOATS & TRAILERS OCNLLY PARKED ON SOUTH END RY 18/36.
- TERRAIN ELEVATION DROPS AT RY 36 END; LAKE 150 FT FROM THLD.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- FOR CTAF USE 122.9
- BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOCARVA LANDOWNERS.
- FREQUENT MOWING OPERATIONS DURING SUMMER MONTHS
- TERRAIN ELEVATION DROPS; LAKE 150 FT FM THR.
- HAS OCNL EROSION DAMAGE ON BARE AREAS.
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 NC10 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 NC10
Nocarva Airport (NC10) is an airport in Macon, NC, at 275 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC10, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC10 have a control tower?
No. Nocarva Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NC10?
Nocarva Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC10?
Nocarva Airport is in Macon, NC, at an elevation of 275 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.5418, -78.0580.
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