N26

VFR

DERBY AERODROME

PINEHURST · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
516'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:56Z
VFR sectional · N26
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Before you fly into N26
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,516'
MSL · field 516' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF N26

N26 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSOP (MOORE COUNTY) · 13.4 NM away. Conditions at N26 may differ.

METAR · KSOP

Observed 18:56Z

KSOP 271856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP230 T01940061 PNO $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
785 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
9 NM WSW
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LARRY GEBLER
Address
527 PAPPY RABB ROAD, ELLERBE NC 28338

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
N26 · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA
  • Runway is closed to turbine aircraft except with prior permission.Show FAA
  • Overnight aircraft must be tied down.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05Runway 05/23 is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERAirport physical address is 2054 Derby Rd. Elerbe, NC 28338.Show FAA
  • MANAGERDavid Lamb phone 810-423-4830.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · N26

Answer card
ICAO
N26
Name
DERBY AERODROME
Location
PINEHURST, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
516 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,516 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

Derby Aerodrome (N26) is in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Field elevation is 516 ft MSL. The airport has no tower. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current Chart Supplement before you fly. The published remarks also note that runway 05/23 is marked with yellow cones. Runway use is restricted. Turbine aircraft need prior permission. Overnight aircraft must be tied down.

There are no runways listed in the facts block, so confirm the current runway status before planning an arrival. CTAF is 122.9. For clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587. The airport manager is David Lamb at 810-423-4830. The physical address on file is 2054 Derby Rd. Elerbe, NC 28338.

This is a field where a first-time pilot should verify the current runway situation, taxi setup and any local operating limits before departure. Do not assume standard services or on-field fuel. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability. If you are bringing a turbine aircraft, get permission in advance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Derby Aerodrome (N26)?
Field elevation is 516 ft MSL. Use that for performance planning and density altitude checks.
Is there a tower at N26?
No. N26 is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures.
Does Derby Aerodrome have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current Chart Supplement and current approach data before planning IFR into the field.
What is the pattern altitude at N26?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flight.
Which runway is marked with cones at Derby Aerodrome?
Runway 05/23 is marked with yellow cones. Confirm the runway is available before you go, since the facts block does not list any active runways.
Can turbine aircraft operate at N26?
Runway use is restricted. Turbine aircraft need prior permission before operating there.
Who do I contact for Derby Aerodrome airport management?
The manager listed in the remarks is David Lamb. The phone number is 810-423-4830.
Is overnight parking allowed at N26?
Overnight aircraft must be tied down. Plan for tie-downs before you arrive.

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