Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC42
- Coordinates
- 36.0721, -80.6998
- Elevation
- 960 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/02
- Distance from city
- 4 SW
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 | 05:36 AM | 09:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:06 AM | 10:06Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 00:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:13 PM | 01:13Z |
Plan a flight from NC42
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,700 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BZM · Barretts Mt | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r071° / 29 NM |
| GSO · Greensboro | VORTAC | 116.20 | r276° / 35.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC42. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR/PVT USE.
- DUE TO RWY SLOPE, DEPART RWY 36, LAND RWY 18.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
- USE CAUTION, DEER ACTIVITY AROUND AIRSTRIP.
- LAND WITH PRIOR PERMISSION ONLY, CTC AMGR.
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 NC42 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 NC42
Piney Ridge Airport (NC42) is an airport in Yadkinville, NC, at 960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC42 have a control tower?
No. Piney Ridge Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NC42?
Piney Ridge Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC42?
Piney Ridge Airport is in Yadkinville, NC, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.0721, -80.6998.
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