Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC49
- Coordinates
- 35.5278, -77.1967
- Elevation
- 50 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- 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
- 1999/05
- Distance from city
- 2 S
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 | 05:24 AM | 09:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 00:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 00:58Z |
Plan a flight from NC49
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,400 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 35 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 35 ft, 500 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO · Kinston | VORTAC | 109.60 | r067° / 20 NM |
| EWN · New Bern | VOR-DME | 113.60 | r353° / 28.3 NM |
| TYI · Tar River | VORTAC | 117.80 | r142° / 36.6 NM |
| GSB · Seymour Johnson | TACAN | 116.50 | r081° / 39.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC49. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, PVT USE.
- 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 NC49 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 NC49
Boyd Field (NC49) is an airport in Grimesland, NC, at 50 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC49, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC49 have a control tower?
No. Boyd Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NC49?
Boyd Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC49?
Boyd Field is in Grimesland, NC, at an elevation of 50 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.5278, -77.1967.
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