Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC43
- Coordinates
- 34.1252, -78.3381
- Elevation
- 63 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 8 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 | 05:33 AM | 09:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 00:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 00:57Z |
Plan a flight from NC43
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
6,000 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 18/36
6,000 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,000 ft | |
| 18/36 | 6,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILM · Wilmington | VORTAC | 117.00 | r247° / 26.7 NM |
| CRE · Grand Strand | VORTAC | 117.60 | r049° / 26.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC43. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ARPT LIMITED TO PVT USE & VFR OPERATIONS.
- FACILITY USED BY NC FOREST SVC FOR FIRE CONTROL.
- NOT MAINTAINED DURING OFF SEASON; USE NOT RECOMMENDED DURING FIRE SEASON.
- 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 NC43 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 NC43
Bear Pen Airport (NC43) is an airport in Supply, NC, at 63 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC43, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC43 have a control tower?
No. Bear Pen Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NC43?
Bear Pen Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC43?
Bear Pen Airport is in Supply, NC, at an elevation of 63 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.1252, -78.3381.
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