KZEF

VFR

ELKIN MUNI

ELKIN · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
1,067.2'
Longest RWY
4,001'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KZEF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,067.2'
MSL · field 1,067.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KZEF

KZEF does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUKF (WILKES COUNTY) · 15.5 NM away. Conditions at KZEF may differ.

METAR · KUKF

Observed 21:15Z

KUKF 272115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3020 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.20 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,696 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
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVE (SANDY) SHORE
Address
1598 CC CAMP ROAD, ELKIN NC 28621

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0900-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 07
059°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 059° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,067 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/2559° / 239°4,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 2-box left(3°)26', trees, 394' from thr, 147' R of cntrln, slope 7
25PAPI 2-box left(3°)50', trees, 331' from thr, 203' 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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07
KZEF · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
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

  • Runway 07 safety area has an 80 plus foot drop-off at the end and 90 feet both sides of the centerline.Show FAA
  • Runway 25 has an uphill grade.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA
  • Runway 25 has unmarked power lines 800 feet from the threshold on both sides of the centerline.Show FAA
  • Runway 25 has up to 100 plus foot drop-off first 600 feet and 90 feet both sides of the centerline.Show FAA
  • For service after hours call (336)-874-7171, (336)-874-2931, (336)-366-7994, or (336)-926-6243.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 07 and 25. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 07 and 25. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 07/25 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours self service with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 25There are 56 foot trees 171 feet from the threshold offset 228 feet right of centerline on runway 25.Show FAA
  • 25Runway 25 has an unusable 9 degree right of runway centerline.Show FAA
  • 07Runway 07 has an unusable 7 degree left and right of runway centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Minimum altitude 500 feet above ground level base turn to final runway 25.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KZEF

Answer card
ICAO
KZEF
Name
ELKIN MUNI
Location
ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
1,067.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,067.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 4,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Elkin Muni is in Elkin, North Carolina. The field elevation is 1,067.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 07/25. The longest runway is 4,001 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field sits in a higher-elevation part of northwest North Carolina. That means density altitude can matter on warm days. Runway 25 has an uphill grade. It also has unmarked power lines 800 ft from the threshold on both sides of the centerline. Trees are listed near the runway 25 threshold too. Runway 07 has a safety area with a sharp drop-off beyond the end.

Yadkin Valley Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours self-serve with credit card. Published remarks also note runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights on 07/25. Deer are reported on and near the airport. If you need clearance delivery, contact Atlanta ARTCC. For after-hours service, call the numbers in the current Chart Supplement or the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KZEF and can a small jet use it?
KZEF has one runway, 07/25 and it is 4,001 ft long. That is the key number to work from. Check your performance data and current conditions before planning a jet arrival.
Is there a control tower at Elkin Muni?
No. KZEF is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.05 for local traffic and coordinate as needed on the ground.
What is the pattern altitude at KZEF?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KZEF have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KZEF. Check the current Chart Supplement for the available instrument procedures before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at KZEF?
Yadkin Valley Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is 100LL available at Elkin Muni after hours?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours self-serve with credit card. If you need help after hours, use the phone numbers in the current Chart Supplement or call the airport operator.
What runway hazards should I know about at KZEF?
Runway 25 has an uphill grade. It also has unmarked power lines 800 ft from the threshold on both sides of the centerline. Runway 07 has a safety area drop-off beyond the end.
What should I expect for night operations at KZEF?
Runway end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights are published for 07/25. The lights are CTAF-controlled, so be ready to activate them on frequency.

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