KEYF Curtis L Brown Jr Fld Airport

Before you fly into KEYF

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,131.3'

MSL · field 131.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 15

H/W +3 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KEYF

Current METAR

Observed 03:35Z

KEYF 120335Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 27/21 A2994 RMK AO2 T02670210

Wind: 210° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 27°C / 21°C
Altimeter: 29.94 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,578 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KEYF does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KLBT (LUMBERTON RGNL) · 23.7 NM away. Conditions at KEYF may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KLBT 112320Z 1200/1224 23007KT P6SM SKC FM120200 21004KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 FM121500 24006KT P6SM SCT060

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 02:00Z

Wind: 230° at 7 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: 2 NM SE
VFR sectional: CHARLOTTE
ARTCC: ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility: EYF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: KEN HADAWAY
Phone: 910-862-4522
Address: 466 AIRPORT RD, ELIZABETHTOWN NC 28337

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU: RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-SAT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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210° · 7 kt

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RWY 15

136°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
15/33Favored	136° / 316°	5,006 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
15	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	6', fence, 248' from thr, 192' R of cntrln, slope 8
33	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	103', trees, 3980' from thr, 390' R of cntrln, slope 36

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 KEYF CURTIS L BROWN JR FLD in ELIZABETHTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA, showing runways 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 15

KEYF · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 15

KEYF · 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: 100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: AMB,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.75

KCPC·Columbus County·20.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.67

KILM·Modern Aviation·38.9 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Sovereign Aerospace 122.800(910) 639-6877 WebsitePhillips 66yesterday	$6.18	—

Sovereign Aerospace
122.800(910) 639-6877
100LL
$6.18
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.75atKCPCColumbus County20.9 nmsave $0.43
Jet A$7.67atKILMModern Aviation38.9 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

DEER & BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
LOW LEVEL MIL ACT INVOF ARPT.
BCN OBSCURED BY TREES TO THE EAST.
FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
10 FT DITCH ALONG LEFT SIDE TWY A TOWARD RWY 33.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 15 & 33 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 15 & 33 ON DAWN TO 0100 OR WHEN MIRL RWY 15/33 ON. AFTER 0100 ACTVT MIRL RWY 15/33 AND TWY - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LLSELF SVC FUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.

Approach & departure obstructions

15HAS 6 FT FENCE 0 TO 200 FT FM THR OFFSET 250 FT L OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

VFR ONLY.
1FOR SVC AFTER HRS & EMERG CALL 910-862-4522. UNATNDD THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEARS DAY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEYF

Answer card

ICAO: KEYF
Name: CURTIS L BROWN JR FLD
Location: ELIZABETHTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation: 131.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,131.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 15/33 · 5,006 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 8°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 210° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 15

Curtis L Brown Jr Fld (KEYF) sits in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. Field elevation is 131.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 15/33 is 5,006 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower, so expect CTAF self-announce operations on 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan for VFR only. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Sovereign Aerospace is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card. The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. For after-hours service or emergencies, the published number is 910-862-4522.

A few local items matter for the brief. Runway end identifier lights on 15 and 33 are CTAF-activated. The PAPI on both ends works from dawn to 0100 or when the medium intensity runway lights are on. After 0100, the runway lights and taxiways are activated by CTAF. Runway 15 has a fence near the departure end, offset left of centerline. There is also low level military activity in the area. Deer, birds and a tree-obscured beacon to the east are worth keeping in mind. Clearance delivery is handled through Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KEYF?

KEYF has one runway, 15/33. It is 5,006 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.

Does Curtis L Brown Jr Fld have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published at KEYF. Plan on VFR operations and check the current Chart Supplement for any approach changes before you go.

Is KEYF towered?

No. KEYF has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at KEYF?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement shows a different value.

Which FBO is on the field at KEYF?

Sovereign Aerospace is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card.

Are there any runway lighting details I should know at KEYF?

Yes. Runway end identifier lights on 15 and 33 are activated by CTAF. The PAPI on both ends works from dawn to 0100 or when the medium intensity runway lights are on. After 0100, the runway lights and taxiways are activated by CTAF.

Is KEYF VFR only?

Yes. The published remarks say VFR only. If you need IFR planning details, check the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator or the FBO directly.

What hazards should I watch for at KEYF?

Published remarks call out low level military activity in the area. There is also a 6-foot fence near the departure end of runway 15. Deer and birds are also noted near the airport. A 10-foot ditch runs along the left side of taxiway A toward runway 33.

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