W95 Ocracoke Island Airport

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 06

H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

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 00:51Z

KHSE 280051Z AUTO 04007G17KT 360V070 10SM CLR 12/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP231 T01220050

Wind: 040° @ 7G17 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 12°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 30.21 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: -715 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

W95 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KEWN (COASTAL CAROLINA RGNL) · 52.9 NM away. Conditions at W95 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KEWN 272320Z 2800/2824 05006KT P6SM SKC FM280400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM281700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200 FM282100 18005KT P6SM SCT070

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 04:00Z

Wind: 050° at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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
Phone: 252-475-9000
Address: 1401 NATIONAL PARK DRIVE, MANTEO NC 27954

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

040° · 7 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 06

041°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
06/24Favored	41° / 221°	2,998 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
06	—	—	—	—	—	—	5', brush, 226' from thr, 107' R of cntrln, slope 5
24	—	—	—	—	—	—	9', 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 06

W95 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 06

W95 · IAP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.90

KMRH·Crystal Coast Aviation·40.7 nm

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.90atKMRHCrystal Coast Aviation40.7 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

The runway safety area is loose sand and not suitable for aircraft.Show FAA
The runway is not lighted; night operations are prohibited.Show FAA
The airport is closed 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA
Key code access is available to the pilot lounge.Show FAA
The airport is within Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Maintain 2000 feet vertical and horizontal distance from seashore beaches.Show FAA
High speed low level military operations are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
Flocks of seagulls are on and near the runway around standing water after heavy rains.Show FAA
There is a 30 foot power line along North Carolina Highway 12 north of the helipad.Show FAA
The runway is subject to residual flooding during and after heavy rain.Show FAA
The helipad is for emergency operations only.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Activate helicopter beacon via CTAF.Show FAA
Activate helicopter perimeter lights only via CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

H1The best approach is from the northeast or southwest.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

24There are 12 foot scrub trees 155 feet from the threshold 94 feet right of centerline; 10 foot scrub trees 0 to 200 feet from the threshold 74 feet left of centerline on runway 24.Show FAA
06There is 5-foot brush zero to 200 feet from the threshold 81 feet right of centerline and 5-foot brush 50 to 200 feet from the threshold 145 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
H1The approach slope for the northeast helicopter approach is 13 to 1 due to 12-foot brush 162 feet from the helipad offset 31 feet left. The approach slope for the southwest helicopter approach is 10 to 1 due to 15-foot trees 151 feet from the helipad offset zero feet both sides.Show FAA

Other notes

The windsock for the helicopter landing area is lighted.Show FAA
OWNERThe North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation is a cooperating agency under a memorandum of understanding; contact number 919-814-0550.Show FAA
MANAGERNational Parks Service near answered seven days a week between 0800 to 1700.Show FAA

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: 9°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 040° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 06

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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