W95

VFR

OCRACOKE ISLAND

OCRACOKE · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
4'
Longest RWY
2,998'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:51Z
Satellite top-down sketch of W95 OCRACOKE ISLAND showing runway layout — runways 06/24
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into W95
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,004'
MSL · field 4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 24
H/W +11 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF W95

W95 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHSE (BILLY MITCHELL) · 18.8 NM away. Conditions at W95 may differ.

METAR · KHSE

Observed 05:51Z

KHSE 120551Z AUTO 23011G22KT 10SM CLR 25/22 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02500222 10256 20250 55005
Wind
230° @ 11G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,230 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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK SEAMAN
Address
1401 NATIONAL PARK DRIVE, MANTEO NC 27954

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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230° · 11 kt
RWY 24
221°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 221° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,004 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored41° / 221°2,998 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
065', brush, 226' from thr, 107' R of cntrln, slope 5
249', brush, 226' from thr, 45' R of cntrln, slope 2

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of W95 OCRACOKE ISLAND in OCRACOKE, NORTH CAROLINA, showing runways 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 06
W95 · 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
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
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green / Yellow (heliport)(WGY)
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

  • ARPT CLSD 30 MIN AFTER SS TIL 30 MIN BEFORE SR.
  • HIGH SPEED LOW LEVEL MIL OPS INVOF OF ARPT.
  • FLOCKS OF SEAGULLS ON AND NEAR RWY ARND STANDING WATER AFTER HVY RAINS.
  • RWY SAFETY AREA IS LOOSE SAND; NOT SUITABLE FOR ACFT.
  • RWY NOT LGTD - NIGHT OPS PROHIBITED.
  • ARPT IS WI CAPE HATTERAS NTL SEASHORE. MNTN 2000 FT VER & HORIZONTAL DIST FROM SEASHORE BEACHES.
  • RWY SUBJ RESIDUAL FLOODING DURG AND AFT HEAVY RAIN.
  • KEY CODE ACES TO PILOT LOUNGE.
  • HELIPAD FOR EMERG OPS ONLY.
  • FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
  • 30 FT PLINE ALONG NC HWY 12 N OF HELIPAD.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT HELI BEACON - CTAF.
  • ACTVT HELI PERIMETER LTS ONLY - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • H1BEST APCH FM NE OR SW.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 065 FT BRUSH 0-200 FT FM THR 81 FT R OF CNTRLN; 5 FT BRUSH 50-200 FT FM THR 145 FT L OF CNTRLN.
  • 2412 FT SCRUB TREES 155 FT FM THR 94 FT R OF CNTRLN; 10 FT SCRUB TREES 0-200 FT FM THR 74 FT L OF CNTRLN.
  • H1APCH SLOPE FOR NE HELI APCH IS 13:1 DUE TO 12 FT BRUSH 162 FT FM HELI OFFSET 31 FT L; AND APCH SLOPE FOR SW HELI APCH IS 10:1 DUE TO 15 FT TREES 151 FT FROM HELI OFFSET 0 FT BOTH SIDES.

Other notes

  • WINDSOCK FOR HELI LGTD.
  • OWNERNCDOT DIVISION OF AVIATION COOPERATING AGENCY UNDER MOU; CTC NR 919-814-0550.
  • MANAGERNATL PARKS SVC NR ANSWERED 7 DAYS A WEEK BTWN 0800 TO 1700.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · W95

Answer card
ICAO
W95
Name
OCRACOKE ISLAND
Location
OCRACOKE, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,004 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 2,998 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

Ocracoke Island Airport sits in Ocracoke, North Carolina. Field elevation is 4 ft MSL. It has one runway, 06/24, which is 2,998 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. Approach and departure service is handled by Cherry Point on 119.75 and 360.775.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is closed 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. Night operations are prohibited because the runway is not lighted.

This field has a few things a first-time pilot should plan for. The runway is subject to residual flooding during and after heavy rain. The runway safety area is loose sand, so do not count on it for a normal overrun. There are brush and tree obstructions near both runway ends. The published approach note says the best approach is from the northeast or southwest. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Key code access is available to the pilot lounge. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated local restrictions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Ocracoke Island Airport (W95)?
W95 has one runway, 06/24. It is 2,998 ft long and asphalt.
Does W95 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for W95. Plan with the current FAA Chart Supplement and the approach service from Cherry Point.
Is Ocracoke Island Airport towered?
No. W95 has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the pattern altitude at W95?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Can you land at W95 at night?
No. The runway is not lighted. The airport is closed 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise, so night operations are prohibited.
Which frequencies do pilots use for W95?
CTAF is 122.9. Approach and departure service is listed as Cherry Point on 119.75 and 360.775.
Are there any FBOs on the field at W95?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service information.
What should I know about runway conditions at W95 after rain?
The runway is subject to residual flooding during and after heavy rain. The runway safety area is loose sand, so treat any overrun area with caution.

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