Airport information
- FAA LID
- NR40
- Coordinates
- 35.8208, -77.3789
- Elevation
- 65 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2017/08
- 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 | 05:24 AM | 09:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 00:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:59 PM | 00:59Z |
Plan a flight from NR40
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 11 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
3,200 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYI · Tar River | VORTAC | 117.80 | r126° / 18.4 NM |
| ISO · Kinston | VORTAC | 109.60 | r023° / 28.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NR40. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
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 NR40 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 NR40
Als Airport (NR40) is an airport in Bethel, NC, at 65 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NR40, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NR40 have a control tower?
No. Als Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NR40?
Als Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NR40?
Als Airport is in Bethel, NC, at an elevation of 65 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.8208, -77.3789.
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