55NC
Lenoir Memorial Hospital Heliport
Kinston, North CarolinaElevation 80 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Lenoir Memorial Hospital Heliport is in Kinston, North Carolina. Field elevation 80 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerSCOTTY HILL
Manager phone(252) 522-7879
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA55NC
SectionalCHARLOTTE
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.2897, -77.5842
Distance from city2 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PERIMETER LGTS CONSIST OF BLUE MED INTST LGTS.
›FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
›MEDICAL USE.
›HOSP REQS LGT SVC WHEN REQD.
›HELIPAD MKD WITH "H".
›PRVDD VFR OPNS, PVT USE, MAINTAIN CTC WITH KINSTON RGNL ATCT WHILE IN CLASS D ARSPC, AREA IS MKD, WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED.
›CORNERS OF HOSPITAL & BLDG ANT MKD WITH 24 HR RED OBSTR LGTS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 55NC have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 55NC. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 55NC have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 55NC. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 55NC?
55NC sits at 80 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 55NC?
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.