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E40

Wilson's Airport

Hickory, North CarolinaElevation 985 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,175 ft

17/35
Dimensions
2,175 x 70 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 17
RWY 35

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Wilson's Airport is in Hickory, North Carolina. Field elevation 985 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerWILLIAM WILSON
Manager phone828-217-3320
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAE40
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.6501, -81.3567
Distance from city4 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
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

›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›CTLG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.
›VFR USE ONLY.
›WINDS PMTG TKOF RWY 17 AND LAND RWY 35.
›RWY 35 SLOPES UPHILL. LAST HALF OF RWY 17 SLOPES DOWNHILL - THLD OF RWY 35 IS 6 FT LOWER THAN THLD OF RWY 17.
›130 FT AGL UNMKD PLINES 1000 FT NORTH & EAST OF RWY AND UNMKD PLINES PARL TO EAST SIDE OF RWY 75 FT FM CNTRLN.
›RWY 17/35 MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
›ARPT OPEN DALGT HRS ONLY.
›RWY 17/35 MRKD BOTH ENDS WITH CONES INDICATING NON-PUBLD DSPLCD THLD.
›RWY 35 HAS 10 FT DROP-OFF 20 FT FR THR BOTH SIDES CNTRLN.
›RWY 35 LDG ACFT WILL TURN FINAL NORTH OF PLINES, ACFT ON STA WILL RMN ABV 1700 FT MSL UNTIL NORTH OF PLINES. ACFT DEPG SB CLIMB TO 1700 FT MSL BY PLINES OR INITIATE A XW TURN BEFORE REACHING PLINES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗E40 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does E40 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for E40. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does E40 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for E40. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at E40?
E40 sits at 985 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for E40?
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.