KRCZ

VFR

RICHMOND COUNTY

ROCKINGHAM · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
357.5'
Longest RWY
5,001'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KRCZ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,357.5'
MSL · field 357.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KRCZ

Current METAR

Observed 17:55Z

KRCZ 271755Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3019 RMK AO2 T01980066 10203 20117
Wind
050° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
709 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 S
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
RCZ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JEFF PRESSLEY
Address
656 AIRPORT ROAD, ROCKINGHAM NC 28379

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
050° · 5 kt
RWY 04
033°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 033° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,358 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32119° / 299°5,001 ftASPHStandard L
04/22Favored33° / 213°3,009 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 2-box left(3°)14', trees, 207' from thr, 76' R of cntrln, slope 0
32PAPI 2-box left(3°)20', rr, 215' from thr, 243' R of cntrln, slope 0
0439', trees, 75' from thr, 66' R of cntrln, slope 1
2278', trees, 1979' from thr, 282' R of cntrln, slope 25

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 32
KRCZ · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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

  • Runways 04 and 22 are not in use when wet for turbine engine aircraft and aircraft over 10,000 pounds. Call 910-997-5071 for runway conditions before landing.Show FAA
  • Runway 32 has numerous obstructions in the approach including a 5-foot fence, a 12-foot road, and a 20-foot railroad.Show FAA
  • Runway 14 has a 60-foot drop-off 350 feet from the displaced threshold on all sides.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Lighting is activated dusk to dawn. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 32. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 14 and 32. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 14 and 32. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL and Jet A fuel are available 24 hours self-service with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32There is a 15-foot road, 5-foot fence, and 20-foot railroad all zero to 200 feet from the runway end offset between 90 and 200 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 32The approach slope is 11 to 1 at the displaced threshold due to a 20-foot railroad 439 feet from the displaced threshold and 235 feet right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 14The approach slope is 9 to 1 at the displaced threshold due to 16-foot trees 357 feet from the displaced threshold offset 71 feet right of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1The airport is unattended Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays.Show FAA
  • 1For airport attendant nights and Sunday call 910-997-5071.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRCZ

Answer card
ICAO
KRCZ
Name
RICHMOND COUNTY
Location
ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
357.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,357.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
050° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

Richmond County Airport is in Rockingham, North Carolina. Field elevation is 357.5 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 14/32 at 5,001 ft. Runway 04/22 is turf and measures 3,009 ft. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic. Fayetteville Approach and Departure are on 127.8 and 343.725.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Richmond County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is available 24 hours self-service with credit card. The airport is unattended Saturday, Sunday and federal holidays. For airport attendant nights and Sunday call the airport number before you go.

This field has some runway-specific caution items. Runway 32 has obstructions near the approach, including a fence, road and railroad. Runway 14 has a steep drop-off beyond the displaced threshold area. It also has trees on the approach side. Runways 04 and 22 are not in use when wet for turbine aircraft and aircraft over 10,000 lb. If you need clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC. Check runway condition before landing if weather has been wet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at Richmond County Airport (KRCZ)?
The longest runway is 14/32 at 5,001 ft. It is the main paved runway at the field.
Does KRCZ have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KRCZ. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KRCZ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Richmond County Airport towered?
No. KRCZ is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KRCZ?
Richmond County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is self-serve fuel available at KRCZ?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL and Jet A are available 24 hours self-service with credit card.
What runway cautions should I know before landing at KRCZ?
Runway 32 has obstructions near the approach, including a fence, road and railroad. Runway 14 has a 60-foot drop-off beyond the displaced threshold area. Brief the approach carefully.
Are runways 04 and 22 usable in all conditions?
No. The published remarks say runways 04 and 22 are not in use when wet for turbine engine aircraft and aircraft over 10,000 lb. Call 910-997-5071 for runway conditions before landing.

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