Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC50
- Coordinates
- 36.4601, -81.3615
- Elevation
- 2,860 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- 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
- 1976/07
- Distance from city
- 6 E
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 | 05:37 AM | 09:37Z |
| Sunrise | 06:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunset | 08:47 PM | 00:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:17 PM | 01:17Z |
Plan a flight from NC50
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
1,460 ft × 20 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,460 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BZM · Barretts Mt | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r357° / 36 NM |
| HMV · Holston Mountain | VORTAC | 114.60 | r092° / 37.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC50. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Parking
- hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR, PVT USE; COORD WITH ASHE CO ARPT AUTH.
- FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
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 NC50 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 NC50
Skyland Airport (NC50) is an airport in Jefferson, NC, at 2,860 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,460 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC50, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC50 have a control tower?
No. Skyland Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NC50?
Skyland Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,460 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC50?
Skyland Airport is in Jefferson, NC, at an elevation of 2,860 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.4601, -81.3615.
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