Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC29
- Coordinates
- 35.6201, -80.5976
- Elevation
- 795 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/11
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:37 AM | 09:37Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 10:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
Plan a flight from NC29
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,200 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLT · Charlotte | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r039° / 31.1 NM |
| BZM · Barretts Mt | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r121° / 34.7 NM |
| GSO · Greensboro | VORTAC | 116.20 | r233° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC29. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR, PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC CHARLOTTE APCH AT 704-359-0241.
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 NC29 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 NC29
Bradley Field (NC29) is an airport in China Grove, NC, at 795 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC29, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC29 have a control tower?
No. Bradley Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NC29?
Bradley Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC29?
Bradley Field is in China Grove, NC, at an elevation of 795 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.6201, -80.5976.
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