Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC28
- Coordinates
- 36.2002, -76.2343
- Elevation
- 7 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- 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
- 1970/10
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 05:18 AM | 09:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 09:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:26 PM | 00:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 00:56Z |
Plan a flight from NC28
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
3,600 ft × 150 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 3,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECG · Elizabeth City | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r227° / 4.5 NM |
| RBX · Wright Brothers | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r311° / 31 NM |
| CVI · Cofield | VORTAC | 114.60 | r117° / 32.5 NM |
| NTU · Oceana | TACAN | 116.60 | r204° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC28. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR OPNS ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC NORFOLK APCH AT 757-464-0757.
- R. BRENT MEADS JR.
- 252-339-5783.
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 NC28 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 NC28
Meadstown Airstrip (NC28) is an airport in Elizabeth City, NC, at 7 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC28, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC28 have a control tower?
No. Meadstown Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NC28?
Meadstown Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 3,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC28?
Meadstown Airstrip is in Elizabeth City, NC, at an elevation of 7 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.2002, -76.2343.
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