Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC34
- Coordinates
- 35.9789, -79.1272
- Elevation
- 580 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- 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
- 1988/11
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
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 | 05:30 AM | 09:30Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 00:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 01:07Z |
Plan a flight from NC34
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,500 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 70 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 300 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 100 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r295° / 17.9 NM |
| LIB · Liberty | VORTAC | 113.00 | r070° / 25.7 NM |
| DAN · Danville | VOR | 113.10 | r170° / 36.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC34. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR PVT USE; TFC PAT N OF RWY.
- 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 NC34 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 NC34
Miles Airport (NC34) is an airport in Hillsborough, NC, at 580 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC34, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC34 have a control tower?
No. Miles Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NC34?
Miles Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC34?
Miles Airport is in Hillsborough, NC, at an elevation of 580 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.9789, -79.1272.
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