Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC81
- Coordinates
- 35.7518, -78.8597
- Elevation
- 455 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
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1979/02
- Distance from city
- 1 N
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 | 05:30 AM | 09:30Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 10:00Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 00:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 01:05Z |
Plan a flight from NC81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,450 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 1,000 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,450 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDU · Raleigh-Durham | VORTAC | 117.20 | r211° / 8.1 NM |
| POB · Pope | TACAN | 113.80 | r020° / 35.9 NM |
| LIB · Liberty | VORTAC | 113.00 | r098° / 36.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC81. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OPNS LTD TO VFR WX; PVT USE; NR OF ACFT AUZD TO USE ARPT MUST NOT EXCEED 19; ACFT TFC PAT IS ESTABD ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF RWY AND RWY CNTRLN EXTNDD. 2-WAY RADIO COMS ESTABD WITH RALEIGH APCH CTL PRIOR TO ENTERING RALEIGH CTL ZONE. WZ FOR CTL ZONE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM RALEIGH ATIS.
- (E111-3) RALEIGH PMSN RQRD WHEN CEILING RPTRD LESS THAN 1000' AND VISIBILITY LESS THAN 3 MILES.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- MATTHEW AND ALECIA COPLAND 919-291-8108
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 NC81 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 NC81
Cox Airport (NC81) is an airport in Apex, NC, at 455 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC81 have a control tower?
No. Cox Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NC81?
Cox Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,450 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC81?
Cox Airport is in Apex, NC, at an elevation of 455 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.7518, -78.8597.
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