5W5

VFR

SOUTHERN WAKE RGNL

RALEIGH · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
243'
Longest RWY
4,005'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5W5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,243'
MSL · field 243' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF 5W5

5W5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHRJ (HARNETT RGNL JETPORT) · 14.5 NM away. Conditions at 5W5 may differ.

METAR · KHRJ

Observed 22:35Z

KHRJ 272235Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3019 RMK AO2 T01960083
Wind
120° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
567 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
11 NM SW
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MATTEA WILLIAMS
Address
3212 AIR PARK ROAD, FUQUAY-VARINA NC 27526

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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120° · 5 kt
RWY 16
147°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 147° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,243 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored147° / 327°4,005 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1660', trees, 201' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
3465', trees, 669' from thr, 25' R of cntrln, slope 7

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

Chart Supplement
5W5 · CHART_SUPP
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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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
No
Segmented circle
No

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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Raleigh Approach at 919-380-3144.Show FAA
  • Be alert for rising terrain in all quadrants.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Night landings are not recommended due to no threshold lights.Show FAA
  • The tower is 500 feet above ground level and 826 feet mean sea level, approximately 1.75 nautical miles northwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway lights are on one side only.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to 2400 hours, low intensity runway lights are activated on CTAF. There is no CTAF prior to dusk.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34There are no threshold lights.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16There are 75 foot trees 0 to 200 feet from the threshold offset 9 feet right of centerline and 52 foot trees 0 to 200 feet from the threshold offset 35 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 34There are 60 foot trees 180 feet from the threshold offset 111 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 16Runway 16 has centerline markings only.Show FAA
  • 34Runway 34 has centerline markings only.Show FAA
  • 16The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

  • For visual flight rules use only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5W5

Answer card
ICAO
5W5
Name
SOUTHERN WAKE RGNL
Location
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
243 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,243 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 4,005 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Southern Wake Rgnl is in Raleigh, North Carolina. The field elevation is 243 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 4,005 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,243 ft MSL based on the field elevation, but verify before you fly. The published remarks matter here. Runway 16 has centerline markings only. Runway 34 also has centerline markings only. There are no threshold lights. Night landings are not recommended. Low intensity runway lights are activated on CTAF from dusk to 2400 hours. There is no CTAF prior to dusk.

The airport sits in a busy Raleigh area with rising terrain in all quadrants. Deer are also reported on and near the field. The tower is 500 ft AGL and 826 ft MSL, about 1.75 NM northwest of the airport. For clearance delivery, contact Raleigh Approach at 919-380-3144. No on-field FBOs are listed, so call the airport operator or the field directly before arrival if you need fuel or ramp details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Southern Wake Rgnl (5W5)?
The airport has one runway, 16/34. It is 4,005 ft long and asphalt.
Does Southern Wake Rgnl have a tower?
No. Southern Wake Rgnl is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
What is the pattern altitude at 5W5?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,243 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Are there ILS approaches at Southern Wake Rgnl?
No ILS approaches are published for 5W5. Check the current Chart Supplement for the current approach picture before you go.
Can I land at 5W5 at night?
Night landings are not recommended because there are no threshold lights. Low intensity runway lights are activated on CTAF from dusk to 2400 hours.
Which FBOs are on the field at Southern Wake Rgnl?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What runway should I expect at 5W5 and what should I watch for on final?
The runway is 16/34. The published remarks call out trees near both thresholds, with the controlling obstruction on Runway 16 exceeding a 45 degree slope. Be alert for rising terrain in all quadrants.
Who do I call for clearance delivery near Southern Wake Rgnl?
The published remark says to contact Raleigh Approach at 919-380-3144 for clearance delivery. Use the current Chart Supplement and local ATC instructions for the latest details.

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