5W4

VFR

P K AIRPARK

RAEFORD · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
304'
Longest RWY
3,402'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5W4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,304'
MSL · field 304' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +7 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 5W4

5W4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFAY (FAYETTEVILLE RGNL/GRANNIS FLD) · 15.4 NM away. Conditions at 5W4 may differ.

METAR · KFAY

Observed 20:53Z

KFAY 272053Z 07009KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP208 T02000072 58013
Wind
070° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
679 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOEY D'ANNUNZIO
Address
155 AIRPORT DRIVE, RAEFORD NC 28376

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0830-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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070° · 9 kt
RWY 04
024°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 024° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,304 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored24° / 204°3,402 ftASPH22 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0456', trees, 589' from thr, 84' R of cntrln, slope 6
2239', trees, 615' from thr, 32' R of cntrln, slope 10

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS)-A
5W4 · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
PAJA,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • After hours service is available at 910-578-4401.Show FAA
  • Fly one mile downwind leg to prevent conflicts with PAJA, the drop zone southeast from the runway.Show FAA
  • Frequent PAJA to target 300 feet southeast of terminal apron.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA
  • Do not overfly the airport due to PAJA.Show FAA
  • Aircraft in vicinity maintain frequency 123.5.Show FAA
  • Maintain frequency 123.5 for PAJA.Show FAA
  • Caution low flying military aircraft operations in vicinity; airport located within Fort Liberty South Bravo MOA.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22There is 20 foot brush zero to 200 feet from the threshold 121 feet right of centerline at runway 22 end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 5W4

Answer card
ICAO
5W4
Name
P K AIRPARK
Location
RAEFORD, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
304 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,304 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 3,402 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
070° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

P K AIRPARK is in Raeford, North Carolina. Field elevation is 304 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 04/22, which is 3,402 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits inside the Fort Liberty South Bravo MOA. Expect military traffic in the area. The published remarks also call out PAJA activity southeast of the runway. Do not overfly the airport. Fly one mile downwind leg to help avoid conflicts with the drop zone.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. After-hours service is available through the number in the Chart Supplement remarks. For current fuel and ramp support, contact the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. The remarks also say aircraft in the vicinity should maintain 123.5 for PAJA activity. For clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC. The runway 22 end has a brush obstruction near the threshold, so give that end a close look during planning and landing checks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at P K AIRPARK (5W4)?
5W4 has one runway, 04/22. It is 3,402 ft long and asphalt.
Is there an ILS at P K AIRPARK?
No ILS approaches are published for 5W4. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 5W4?
Pattern altitude is not published for 5W4. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is P K AIRPARK towered?
No. 5W4 is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
What should I know about traffic and military activity near 5W4?
The airport is within Fort Liberty South Bravo MOA. The remarks warn about low flying military aircraft in the vicinity, so keep a sharp scan and expect active traffic nearby.
Are there any special pattern or drop zone cautions at P K AIRPARK?
Yes. The remarks say to fly one mile downwind to avoid conflicts with PAJA. They also say not to overfly the airport due to PAJA activity.
Which FBOs are on the field at 5W4?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What is the runway 22 obstruction at P K AIRPARK?
The published remarks note 20 ft brush near the runway 22 threshold, 121 ft right of centerline. Use extra caution when operating to that end.

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