Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC72
- Coordinates
- 35.4515, -78.1600
- Elevation
- 152 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
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green (SEE RMK)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1989/04
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:28 AM | 09:28Z |
| Sunrise | 05:58 AM | 09:58Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 00:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 01:01Z |
Plan a flight from NC72
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
2,000 ft × 35 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 12 ft, 20 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSB · Seymour Johnson | TACAN | 116.50 | r315° / 11.6 NM |
| ISO · Kinston | VORTAC | 109.60 | r284° / 29.8 NM |
| TYI · Tar River | VORTAC | 117.80 | r220° / 38.6 NM |
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r134° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC72. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE; AND EXTREME CTN IS USED BECAUSE OF NUMEROUS PLINES & LOW-LEVEL MIL TRAINING ROUTES IN IMMEDIATE VICINITY.
- FOR ROTG BCN CALL 919-936-2261.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- SEND ALL MAIL TO THE 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 NC72 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 NC72
Hinton Field (NC72) is an airport in Princeton, NC, at 152 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC72, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC72 have a control tower?
No. Hinton Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NC72?
Hinton Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC72?
Hinton Field is in Princeton, NC, at an elevation of 152 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.4515, -78.1600.
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