KNCA

MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field

Jacksonville, North CarolinaElevation 26 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 5,125 ft

05/23
Dimensions
5,125 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0545°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 23225°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
01/19
Dimensions
4,789 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 01360°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsSALSF
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
RWY 19180°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field is in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Field elevation 26 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerCOMMANDING OFFICER
Manager phone910-449-6311
AttendedALL FRI, 1300–0000Z++
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKNCA
SectionalCHARLOTTE
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.7084, -77.4397
Distance from city3 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
CTAF134.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.35
CHERRY POINT APP/DEP
A/D
124.85
ARRIVAL
ARR
28.832
ATIS
ATIS
23.902
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.8
GND
GND
23.64
OPS
OPS
24.477
PMSV METRO
PMSV
120
TWR
TWR
134.950
CTAF
CTAF

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

MEN AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING ON MOVEMENT AREAS WHEN TWR IS CLSD.
LGT: RWY 19 AND 23 THR LGT VARY FR 1 FT TO 15 FT FR EDGE OF THE PAVEMENT.
LIGHTING AVBL ONLY DURG OPERATING HRS.
MISC: ALL ACFT WITH PAX/CARGO/DV CTC BASE OPS 20 MIN PRIOR TO LDG.
RSTD: PPR ALL TRANSIENT ACFT, MIN 24 HR IN ADVANCE. CTC BASE OPS DSN 752-6311/6316, C910-449-6311/6316.
MISC: ASOS WX DOES NOT ADJUST FOR DT, STATUS WILL INDICATE UTC-5.
FUEL: J5. HOT FUEL SVC AVBL DUR PUBLISHED FLD HR FOR R/W ACFT ONLY. COLD FUEL SVC AVBL 1300Z++ UNTIL TWO HR PRIOR TO FLD CLOSURE MON-THU AND 1300-0000Z++ FRI.
RMK: MIL ACFT OPS CONDUCTED OUTSIDE OF PUBL HRS. USE FREQ 360.2.
TRAN ALERT: PPR 1300-2200Z++ MON-FRI, CLSD SAT-SUN AND HOL. FOR RON CTC HOST UNIT. FORKLIFT SUPPORT NOT READILY AVBL. CTC MWSS-272 AT 910-449-4141 AT LEAST 72 HRS IN ADVANCE OF SUPPORT RQMNT.
RSTD: TWY 'C' AND TWY 'E' CLSD TO C-130 AND LARGER ACFT.
CAUTION: BIRD HAZ OCT-APR. WILDLIFE HAZ ON ARPT, ESPECIALLY SS-SR.
NS ABMT: NOISE ABATEMENT IN EFFECT, CTC BASE OPS FOR DETAILS.
AIRFIELD MANAGER; PATRICK EDWARDS 910-449-6800.
BASE OPS PHONE 910-449-6316.
AFLD HRS SUBJ TO CHG BY NOTAM. SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
NSTD PCL ALL RWYS VHF 120.0: 3 CLICKS STEP 1; 5 CLICKS STEP 3; 7 CLICKS OFF. EXPECT 20 SECOND DELAY FOR RWY LGTS TO ACTVT. ACTVT PAPI RWY 05 & 23; HIRL RWY 01/19, RWY 05/23 - CTAF.
NON VSTOL TACTICAL JETS PROH FROM LDG.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNCA have a METAR?
Yes. KNCA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KNCA have a TAF?
When KNCA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KNCA?
KNCA sits at 26 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KNCA?
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.