N46

VFR

U S

WINGATE · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
590'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
VFR sectional · N46
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Before you fly into N46
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,590'
MSL · field 590' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF N46

N46 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEQY (CHARLOTTE/MONROE EXEC) · 10.2 NM away. Conditions at N46 may differ.

METAR · KEQY

Observed 18:53Z

KEQY 271853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP221 T02060083
Wind
VAR @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,154 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 N
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL DEMORETA
Address
PO BOX 625, MARSHVILLE NC 28103

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
N46 · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,SALES,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Concrete pads are for parking only.Show FAA
  • Unmarked power lines are north and south of the pad; there is an unmarked hangar with an antenna and marked power line east of the pad.Show FAA
  • Numerous unmarked obstructions are in all quadrants including trees and power lines.Show FAA
  • The pad has a 6-foot perimeter fence as close as 35 feet from the south and west ends of the pad.Show FAA
  • Helicopters with gross weight over 10,000 pounds use turf west of the concrete pad but within the fenced area.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Charlotte Approach at 704-359-0241.Show FAA
  • Takeoff and landing in all quadrants should be into the prevailing wind.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for night operations; call 704-233-5000.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided for visual flight rules use.Show FAA
  • 1Prior permission required on weekdays from 1700 to sunset, weekends and holidays; call 904-540-3865.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · N46

Answer card
ICAO
N46
Name
U S
Location
WINGATE, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
590 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,590 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

U S Airport sits in Wingate, North Carolina. The field elevation is 590 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the current facts, so plan around the published pad and turf areas instead of a conventional runway layout. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.075. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern only if that matches the current operating picture and the airport operator’s guidance. This field is for VFR use. The published remarks matter here. Prior permission is required for night operations. Prior permission is also required on weekdays from 1700 to sunset, plus weekends and holidays. Call the listed numbers before you go.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need current fuel or service information. The remarks also note concrete pads are for parking only. There are numerous unmarked obstructions in all quadrants, including trees and power lines. A fenced area sits close to the pad. There is also an unmarked hangar with an antenna and a marked power line east of the pad. For clearance delivery, contact Charlotte Approach. Takeoff and landing in all quadrants should be into the prevailing wind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at N46?
The field elevation is 590 ft MSL. Use that for density altitude planning and performance calculations.
Does N46 have any runways listed?
No runways are listed in the current facts. Plan for the published pad and turf areas instead of a standard runway layout.
Is there a tower at N46?
No. N46 is non-towered. Use CTAF and UNICOM 123.075 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at N46?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement and airport operator guidance before operating there.
Does N46 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for N46. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument or visual procedure details.
What are the operating restrictions at N46?
Prior permission is required for night operations. Prior permission is also required on weekdays from 1700 to sunset. It is also required on weekends and holidays. Call the numbers in the Chart Supplement before arrival.
Are there any hazards or obstructions at N46?
Yes. The remarks call out unmarked power lines north and south of the pad. They also note a marked power line east of the pad, an unmarked hangar with an antenna and numerous unmarked obstructions in all quadrants. Treat the area as obstacle rich.
Which frequencies should I use at N46?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.075. For clearance delivery, the remarks say to contact Charlotte Approach at 704-359-0241.

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