E40

VFR

WILSON'S

HICKORY · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
985'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
VFR sectional · E40
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Before you fly into E40
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,985'
MSL · field 985' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF E40

E40 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHKY (HICKORY RGNL) · 5.6 NM away. Conditions at E40 may differ.

METAR · KHKY

Observed 16:53Z

KHKY 271653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01670072
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.22 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,089 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
4 NM S
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WILLIAM WILSON
Address
3442 NC HWY 127 SOUTH, HICKORY NC 28602

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
E40 · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Runway 17/35 is marked at both ends with cones indicating a non-published displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • Winds promote takeoff on runway 17 and landing on runway 35.Show FAA
  • Runway 35 landing aircraft will turn final north of power lines. Aircraft on station will remain above 1700 feet mean sea level until north of power lines. Aircraft departing southbound climb to 1700 feet mean sea level by power lines or initiate a crosswind turn before reaching power lines.Show FAA
  • Runway 35 slopes uphill. The last half of runway 17 slopes downhill. The threshold of runway 35 is 6 feet lower than the threshold of runway 17.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
  • Runway 35 has a 10 foot drop-off 20 feet from the threshold on both sides of the centerline.Show FAA
  • There are 130 feet above ground level unmarked power lines 1000 feet north and east of the runway and unmarked power lines parallel to the east side of the runway 75 feet from the centerline.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17Runway 17/35 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
  • 17Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules use only.Show FAA
  • 1Airport is open during daylight hours only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E40

Answer card
ICAO
E40
Name
WILSON'S
Location
HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
985 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,985 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Wilson's Airport (E40) is in Hickory, North Carolina. The field elevation is 985 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35. The airport is daylight use only. It is VFR only. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. Runway 17/35 is marked with yellow cones at both ends. The runway has a non-published displaced threshold. Runway 35 slopes uphill. The last half of runway 17 slopes downhill. There are unmarked power lines near the field, including lines 75 ft east of the centerline and more lines north and east of the runway. Runway 35 also has a 10 ft drop-off near the threshold on both sides of the centerline.

For departure and arrival planning, treat this as a visual-only field with terrain and obstruction awareness. The remarks also note that winds favor takeoff on runway 17 and landing on runway 35. For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta Center at 770-210-7692. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts, so contact the airport operator directly before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Wilson's Airport (E40)?
The facts list one runway, 17/35. The remarks also say it is marked with yellow cones and has a non-published displaced threshold.
What is the field elevation at E40?
Field elevation is 985 ft MSL. Plan your density altitude and climb performance from that number, especially on warm days.
Is there a tower at Wilson's Airport?
No. CTAF is 122.9. Use self-announce procedures and keep a close scan for traffic.
Does E40 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published in the facts. This is a VFR-only field, so verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Wilson's Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What should I know about the runway at E40 before landing?
Runway 35 slopes uphill. The last half of runway 17 slopes downhill. The remarks also warn of a 10 ft drop-off near the runway 35 threshold and power lines near the field.
Are there any FBOs on the field at E40?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
What operational hazards are published for Wilson's Airport?
The Chart Supplement remarks call out unmarked power lines near the runway, including lines 75 ft east of the centerline. They also note a cataloged obstruction that exceeds a 45 degree slope.

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