W40

VFR

MOUNT OLIVE MUNI

MOUNT OLIVE · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
166.7'
Longest RWY
5,254'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into W40
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,166.7'
MSL · field 166.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF W40

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KW40 272115Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3019 RMK AO2 T01900090
Wind
050° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
352 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 NE
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL BASS
Address
227 MT OLIVE AIRPORT ROAD, MT OLIVE NC 28365

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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050° · 8 kt
RWY 05
031°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 031° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,167 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored31° / 211°5,254 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)65', trees, 2005' from thr, 81' R of cntrln, slope 27
23PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)19', road, 279' from thr, 96' R of cntrln, slope 4

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 05
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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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,AMB,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA
  • Runway 05 has a plus 200 foot AM radio tower approximately 6000 feet southwest of the runway end on the centerline.Show FAA
  • Low-level military activity occurs near the airport.Show FAA
  • There is a 5 foot drainage ditch 100 feet left of the centerline of runway 05.Show FAA
  • For collision avoidance contact Seymour Air Force Base on frequency 119.7.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • After sunset, activate and increase intensity of medium intensity runway lights on runway 05/23 by using the CTAF. Activate the precision approach path indicator on runways 05 and 23 by using the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor Avgas and Jet A fuel, 24 hour self service is available with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23The approach slope is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 23.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is unattended on major holidays. For service after hours call 252-234-7778 or 252-289-7778.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W40

Answer card
ICAO
W40
Name
MOUNT OLIVE MUNI
Location
MOUNT OLIVE, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
166.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,166.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,254 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
050° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Mount Olive Muni sits in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Field elevation is 166.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 05/23, which is 5,254 ft long. It is an unattended field on major holidays. The airport is not towered. Visual flight rules operations only are published. No ILS approaches are published, so plan with the current chart and your own arrival setup.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local guidance says otherwise. Bass Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 24-hour self-service fuel is available with credit card. After sunset, runway lights on 05/23 are activated and intensity is increased by using the CTAF. The PAPI on runways 05 and 23 is also activated by CTAF.

A few notes matter here. Runway 05 has a plus 200 ft AM radio tower about 6,000 ft southwest of the runway end on the centerline. There is also a 5 ft drainage ditch 100 ft left of the centerline on runway 05. Low-level military activity occurs near the airport. For collision avoidance, contact Seymour Air Force Base on 119.7. For clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at W40 Mount Olive Muni?
W40 has one runway, 05/23. It is 5,254 ft long.
Is there an ILS at Mount Olive Muni (W40)?
No ILS approaches are published for W40. Plan for VFR procedures and check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at W40?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Mount Olive Muni towered?
No. W40 is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at W40?
Bass Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (919) 635-1471 for current service details.
Can I get 24-hour self-serve fuel at Mount Olive Muni?
Yes. The published remarks say 24-hour self-service is available for Avgas and Jet A with credit card.
What runway lighting is available at W40 after sunset?
Runway lights on 05/23 can be activated and increased in intensity by using the CTAF. The PAPI on runways 05 and 23 is also activated by CTAF.
Are there any operational cautions for runway 05 or 23?
Yes. Runway 05 has a plus 200 ft AM radio tower about 6,000 ft southwest of the runway end on the centerline. Runway 23 has a published 20:1 approach slope to the displaced threshold.

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