Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC48
- Coordinates
- 34.7502, -78.0600
- Elevation
- 50 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
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1989/11
- 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 | 05:30 AM | 09:30Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 00:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 00:58Z |
Plan a flight from NC48
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
3,000 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 200 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILM · Wilmington | VORTAC | 117.00 | r346° / 25.6 NM |
| NCA · New River | TACAN | 115.40 | r283° / 30.7 NM |
| GSB · Seymour Johnson | TACAN | 116.50 | r195° / 35.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC48. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR/PVT USE ONLY; TRAFFIC PATTERNS REMAIN WEST OF RY.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- 910-289-5148 CELL
- 910-289-5148 CELL
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 NC48 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 NC48
Safe Field (NC48) is an airport in Wallace, NC, at 50 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC48, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC48 have a control tower?
No. Safe Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NC48?
Safe Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC48?
Safe Field is in Wallace, NC, at an elevation of 50 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.7502, -78.0600.
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