Airport information
- FAA LID
- NC97
- Coordinates
- 35.3689, -81.5225
- Elevation
- 930 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- ATLANTA (ZTL)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2005/02
- Distance from city
- 5 N
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 | 05:41 AM | 09:41Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 00:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 01:14Z |
Plan a flight from NC97
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
1,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 1,100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 600 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPA · Spartanburg | VORTAC | 115.70 | r046° / 28.3 NM |
| CLT · Charlotte | VOR-DME | 115.00 | r296° / 30 NM |
| BZM · Barretts Mt | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r211° / 33 NM |
| FML · Fort Mill | VORTAC | 112.40 | r311° / 36 NM |
| SUG · Sugarloaf Mt | VORTAC | 112.20 | r095° / 36.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NC97. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC CHARLOTTE APCH AT 704-359-0241.
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 NC97 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 NC97
Dirt Dobber's Grass Strip (NC97) is an airport in Shelby, NC, at 930 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NC97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NC97 have a control tower?
No. Dirt Dobber's Grass Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NC97?
Dirt Dobber's Grass Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NC97?
Dirt Dobber's Grass Strip is in Shelby, NC, at an elevation of 930 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.3689, -81.5225.
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