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17NR

Zombie Air Force Airport

Ammon, North CarolinaElevation 86 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 2,000 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,000 x 200 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 18
Displaced threshold60 ft
RWY 36
Displaced threshold60 ft
10/28
Dimensions
600 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 10
RWY 28

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Zombie Air Force Airport is in Ammon, North Carolina. Field elevation 86 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHARLES HEATHERLY
Manager phone910-987-3716
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA17NR
SectionalCHARLOTTE
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.7833, -78.5770
Distance from city1 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
›TOWED PARAGLIDING ACTIVITIES AT IRREGULAR INTERVALS - CTAF 122.8.
›BE ALERT FOR DEER ON RWY.
›AIRCRAFT AND ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY IN VICINITY OF AIRPORT WITHOUT COMMUNICATIONS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗17NR on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 17NR have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 17NR. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 17NR have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 17NR. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 17NR?
17NR sits at 86 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 17NR?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.