KCTZ

VFR

CLINTON-SAMPSON COUNTY

CLINTON · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
144'
Longest RWY
5,008'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCTZ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,144'
MSL · field 144' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KCTZ

Current METAR

Observed 07:35Z

KCTZ 290735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A2998 RMK AO2 T01350135
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-16 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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
CTZ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAMES DUNCAN
Address
89 SAMPSON AIRPORT ROAD, CLINTON NC 28328

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0830-1800
  • SUN · 1300-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 06
042°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 042° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,144 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/2442° / 222°5,008 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 2-box left(3°)25', trees, 683' from thr, 452' R of cntrln, slope 19
24PAPI 2-box left(3°)10', trees, 316' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 11

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) RWY 06
KCTZ · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • There is a 30-foot drop-off on runway 24 located 350 feet from the threshold and 175 feet right of the centerline.Show FAA
  • There is a 40-foot drop-off on runway 06 located 325 feet from the threshold and 120 feet left of centerline. There is a 60-plus-foot drop-off 20 feet from the threshold and 110 feet right of the centerline.Show FAA
  • There are 50-foot trees 300 feet from the centerline that penetrate the transitional surface on the northwest side of the runway from the runway 24 approach surface to the runway 06 threshold.Show FAA
  • There is a 70-foot drop-off 50 to 100 feet left of the centerline at taxiway A at runway 06.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 06 and 24 via CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 06 and 24 operate 24 hours. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 06/24 operate from dusk to dawn.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 24There are 78-foot trees located 0 to 200 feet from the threshold, 275 feet right of the centerline, and 81-foot trees 102 feet from the threshold, 357 feet left of the centerline at runway 24.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For airport attendant after hours, call 910-592-3295 or 910-590-9100.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe FBO is Clinton Flying Service, managed by Jim Naylor.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCTZ

Answer card
ICAO
KCTZ
Name
CLINTON-SAMPSON COUNTY
Location
CLINTON, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
144 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,144 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 5,008 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Clinton-Sampson County Airport is in Clinton, North Carolina. Field elevation is 144 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 06/24, which is 5,008 ft long. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport uses CTAF and UNICOM on 122.8. Fayetteville Approach is on 133.0 and 290.25. Magnetic variation is 9°.

Clinton Flying Service is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The FBO is managed by Jim Naylor. For after-hours airport attendant help, the published numbers are 910-592-3295 and 910-590-9100.

A first-time pilot should pay close attention to the runway end and terrain notes. Runway 24 has a 30-foot drop-off 350 feet from the threshold. There are trees near the approach end. Runway 06 has a 40-foot drop-off 325 feet from the threshold. There is also a steeper drop-off very close to the threshold on the right side. Taxiway A near runway 06 also has a significant drop-off. Runway lights, REILs and PAPI are activated by CTAF. The lighting is useful at night. The terrain and obstacle notes make a careful stabilized approach important.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KCTZ?
KCTZ has one runway, 06/24. It is 5,008 ft long and that is the longest runway on the field.
Does Clinton-Sampson County Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for KCTZ. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KCTZ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KCTZ towered?
No. KCTZ has no control tower. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for local traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KCTZ?
Clinton Flying Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
What should I know about runway 24 at KCTZ?
Runway 24 has a 30-foot drop-off 350 feet from the threshold and 175 feet right of centerline. There are also trees near the approach end, so brief the final carefully.
What should I know about runway 06 at KCTZ?
Runway 06 has a 40-foot drop-off 325 feet from the threshold and 120 feet left of centerline. There is also a 60-plus-foot drop-off very close to the threshold on the right side.
Are the runway lights and PAPI available at night?
Yes. REILs on runways 06 and 24 are activated via CTAF. PAPI on both runways operates 24 hours. Medium intensity runway lights on 06/24 operate from dusk to dawn.

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