N88

VFR

KECKS

JULIAN · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
724'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:54Z
VFR sectional · N88
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Before you fly into N88
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,724'
MSL · field 724' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF N88

N88 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBUY (BURLINGTON/ALAMANCE RGNL) · 10.5 NM away. Conditions at N88 may differ.

METAR · KBUY

Observed 21:54Z

KBUY 272154Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP208 T02110056
Wind
080° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,333 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 NE
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK KECK
Address
2379 N.C. 62E, JULIAN NC 27283

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
080° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
N88 · 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
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
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

  • Agricultural equipment is only on the runway.Show FAA
  • Runway 5 has a 4-foot drop off 10 feet from the end of the runway on both sides of the centerline.Show FAA
  • Buildings are on the northwest edge of the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Greensboro Approach at 336-333-5119.Show FAA
  • The airport is in the traffic pattern of Causey Airport 2A5, located 1 mile northwest. The CTAF frequency is 122.8.Show FAA
  • A 4-foot livestock fence is located below runway grade across the end of each runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23Power line is 780 feet from the threshold of runway 23.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to FAA Act.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · N88

Answer card
ICAO
N88
Name
KECKS
Location
JULIAN, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
724 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,724 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
080° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

KECKS (N88) sits in Julian, North Carolina. Field elevation is 724 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so verify the current layout before you plan a landing. The field is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL only if the current Chart Supplement or local guidance supports that for your aircraft and operation. The airport sits close to Causey Airport 2A5. The published remarks say KECKS is in the traffic pattern of 2A5, which is 1 mile northwest, so expect nearby pattern traffic in the area.

The remarks also call out several runway hazards. A 4-foot livestock fence sits below runway grade across the end of each runway. Agricultural equipment is only on the runway. Runway 5 has a 4-foot drop off 10 feet from the end of the runway on both sides of the centerline. Buildings are on the northwest edge of the runway. There is also a power line 780 feet from the threshold of runway 23. For clearance delivery, contact Greensboro Approach at 336-333-5119. With no on-field FBOs listed, verify current services with the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KECKS (N88)?
Field elevation is 724 ft MSL. Use that number for your preflight performance and density altitude planning.
Does KECKS have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the facts block. Verify the current airport layout with the airport operator before planning a landing.
Is there an ILS at KECKS?
No ILS approaches are published for N88. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at KECKS?
Pattern altitude is not published. The facts block says to assume standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston. Verify the current Chart Supplement before you fly it.
Is KECKS towered?
No. KECKS is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 and standard self-announce procedures.
Which FBOs are on the field at KECKS?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.
What runway hazards are published for KECKS?
The published remarks call out a livestock fence below runway grade at the end of each runway. They also note agricultural equipment on the runway, a drop off near the end of runway 5, buildings on the northwest edge and a power line 780 feet from the threshold of runway 23.
Who should I call for clearance delivery at KECKS?
The published remarks say to contact Greensboro Approach at 336-333-5119 for clearance delivery.

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