KETC

VFR

TARBORO-EDGECOMBE

TARBORO · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
52.6'
Longest RWY
3,999'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:50Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KETC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,052.6'
MSL · field 52.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KETC

Current METAR

Observed 23:50Z

KETC 272350Z AUTO 12005KT 7SM CLR 16/08 A3021 RMK AO2 T01570078 10204 20156 402040097
Wind
120° @ 5 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-174 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 N
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON NICHOLS
Address
PO BOX 220, TARBORO NC 27886

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

tap a runway
120° · 5 kt
RWY 09
076°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 076° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,053 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored76° / 256°3,999 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(4°)9', trees, 212' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 1
27PAPI 2-box left(3°)24', trees, 542' from thr, 272' R of cntrln, slope 14

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

VOR/DME OR GPS RWY 27
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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
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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 500-foot low-level route 3 miles northeast of the airport. Be alert for military aircraft in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 27 safety area has surface variations and depressions and a 20-foot drop-off 100 feet from both sides.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 27 REIL is activated; PAPI is available on runways 09 and 27; MIRLs are on runways 09 and 27 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service 100LL fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09There is a 15-foot road 162 feet from the end of runway 09 on both sides of the centerline; a 3-foot fence is 126 feet from the end on both sides of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 09Runway 09 approach slope is 14 to 1 due to a 15-foot road 385 feet from the displaced threshold on both sides of the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGEREmergency phone during business hours is 252-641-4229 at Town Hall; 252-641-4247 for police dispatch.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KETC

Answer card
ICAO
KETC
Name
TARBORO-EDGECOMBE
Location
TARBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
52.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,052.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,999 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Tarboro-Edgecombe Airport sits in Tarboro, North Carolina. Field elevation is 52.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 09/27, which is 3,999 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

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. Runway lighting is useful for night work. Runway 27 has REIL. PAPI is available on both runways. MIRLs are on 09 and 27 and are controlled by CTAF.

For fuel, self-service 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card. No on-field FBOs are listed. First-time pilots should pay attention to the published runway 09 obstruction notes. The approach slope is affected by a road near the threshold. Runway 27 also has a reported safety area with surface variations and a drop-off beyond the edge. Deer are reported on and near the airport. There is also a low-level military route 3 miles northeast of the field, so keep a sharp scan in the area. For clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Tarboro-Edgecombe Airport (KETC)?
KETC has one runway, 09/27. It is 3,999 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is there a tower at KETC?
No tower is published for KETC. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.
Does KETC have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KETC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KETC?
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.
Which runway lights are available at KETC?
Runway 27 has REIL. PAPI is available on runways 09 and 27. MIRLs are on both runways. They are controlled by CTAF.
Is self-serve 100LL available at KETC?
Yes. Self-service 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card.
What runway 09 hazards should I know about at KETC?
Runway 09 has published obstruction notes near the threshold. A road and a fence sit close to the departure end. Review the current Chart Supplement before a landing or departure on 09.
Are there wildlife or military traffic concerns near KETC?
Yes. Deer are reported on and near the airport. There is also a 500-foot low-level route 3 miles northeast of the field. Keep a good lookout for military aircraft in the area.

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