Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC73
- Coordinates
- 35.4387, -76.4496
- Elevation
- 6 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- 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
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 | 05:21 AM | 09:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 09:51Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 00:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 00:54Z |
Plan a flight from NC73
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- 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 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,750 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 250 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,750 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWN · New Bern | VOR-DME | 113.60 | r061° / 36.5 NM |
| NKT · Cherry Point | TACAN | 112.80 | r042° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC73. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR PVT USE ONLY.
- ACTVT BCN CALL 919-926-6651.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- ACTVT LIRL RY 01/19 CALL 919-926-6651.
- FAX 252-986-1433.
- FAX 252-986-1433.
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 NC73 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 NC73
Hodges Farm Airport (NC73) is an airport in Sladesville, NC, at 6 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,750 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC73, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC73 have a control tower?
No. Hodges Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NC73?
Hodges Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,750 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC73?
Hodges Farm Airport is in Sladesville, NC, at an elevation of 6 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.4387, -76.4496.
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