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57NC

Sossamon Field (Unused)

Bryson City, North CarolinaElevation 1,940 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,265 ft

10/28
Dimensions
2,265 x 50 ft
Surface
Asphalt
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

Sossamon Field (Unused) is in Bryson City, North Carolina. Field elevation 1,940 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLEROY SOSSAMON
Manager phone828-488-2450
AttendedALL MON-FRI, DALGT
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA57NC
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.4265, -83.4582
Distance from city1 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›USE CARE ON RY 28 APCH DUE TO POSSIBLE DOWNDRAFT, ESP DURG SPRING.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959
›+8 FT TREES 50 FT FROM THLD ON SIDES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗57NC on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 57NC have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 57NC. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 57NC have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 57NC. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 57NC?
57NC sits at 1,940 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 57NC?
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.