KNKT
Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/
Cherry Point, North CarolinaElevation 29 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05R/23L
RWY 05R45°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 23L225°T
14R/32L
RWY 14R136°T
Landing length (LDA)7,549 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,397 / 8,397 / 8,397 ft
Displaced threshold848 ft
RWY 32L316°T
Landing length (LDA)7,549 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,397 / 8,397 / 8,397 ft
Approach lightsALSF1
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
05L/23R
RWY 05L45°T
Landing length (LDA)7,554 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,489 / 8,489 / 8,489 ft
Displaced threshold935 ft
RWY 23R225°T
Landing length (LDA)7,554 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,554 / 8,489 / 8,489 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
14L/32R
RWY 14L136°T
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 32R316°T
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ is in Cherry Point, North Carolina. Field elevation 29 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerCOMMANDING OFFICER
Manager phone252-466-2233
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKNKT
SectionalCHARLOTTE
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.9009, -76.8807
Distance from city2 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
FREQUENCIES
Communications
29.96
APP/DEP
A/D
119.35
APP/DEP
A/D
24.487
ATIS
ATIS
125.95
CLNC DEL
CLD
128.625
GND
GND
126.2
BASE OPS
OPS
34.35
PMSV METRO
PMSV
121.3
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›HOOK E28(B) (1500 FT)
›ACFT RESTRICTED FM TAXIING ON TWY K BTN RWY 23R & TEST CELL. TOWING OPERATIONS ONLY.
›CAUTION: OBSTACLE UNLIT TWR AT NKT200006 549 FT.
›TSNT ALERT: PPR MIN 24 HRS IN ADV. TRAN ACFT WITH INERT ORDNANCE, HOT PIT REFUEL LTD TO F18, USAF F15, F16, AND A10 ACFT ONLY IAW CHERRY POINT AIROPS MAN.
›AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL DE-ICING AVAILABLE.
›HOOK E28(B) (1500 FT)
›PPR WKENDS CTC OPNS DUTY OFFICER; V582-3632/5025.
›MISC: 24 HR PN RQR OF ALL DV CODES, CTC BASE OPS DSN 582-2233, C252-466-2233. ALL ACFT WITH PAX/CARGO/DV MUST CTC PTD 20 MIN PRIOR TO LDG. ATC TERMINOLOGY - CENTERMAT - IS DEFINED AS THE CNTR OF AFLD WHERE THE FOUR TWYS INT, RATED FOR ALL ACFT WHEEL WEIGHTS.
›RSTD: MIN 24HR NOTICE PPR ALL TRAN ACFT. CALL BASE OPS DSN 582-2233/4334, C252-466-2233/4334. FLT PLANNING/BASE OPS OPR 24 HR EXCEPT FEDERAL HOLIDAYS, EXP CLOSURE OR REDUCED SVCS PER NOTAM. ALL RWY AND TWY, EXC TWY A AND C, WILL SUPPORT ALL ACFT AT ALL WT.
›FUEL: HOT PIT RFL AVBL.
›AVBL ONLY DURING HRS OF OPERATION.
›RWY 05L/23R HAS A Y AMP-3 ALZ PAINTED ON RWY. RWY 14R/32L HAS W AMP-3 ALZ PAINTED ON RWY.
›MIN 24 HR NTC IF ANTI-ICING/DE-ICING SVC RQR, CTC TRAN ACFT DSN 582-3232, C252-466-3232.
›TPA: 1000 FT AGL, OVHD PAT ALT 1500 FT AGL.
›ALL ACFT ENROUTE TO CHERRY POINT MCAS RQRG SERVICING CONTACT BASE OPS WITH REQUEST.
›HOOK E28(B) (1500 FT)
›TFC PAT: LDG/TAXI LGT RQR ALL LDG. REDUCED RWY SEPARATION IN EFF FOR USN/USMC ACFT.
›CAUTION: EXTV STU JET TRNG (V/STOL) VCNTY ARPT. TRAN ACFT EXP STR-IN FULL STOP LDG ONLY DUR PEAK STU TRNG PERIODS. BIRD HAZ OCT-APR. DRAINAGE DITCHES PARL ALL RWY. WILDLIFE HAZ ON ARPT, ESPECIALLY SS-SR. OBST APRX 200 FT NEAR NKT R-205/3.
›SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
›LGT: PORTABLE LGT-MOBILE FLOOD LGT.
›HOOK E28(B) (2438 FT).
›TRAN ALERT: LTD TRAN MAINT AVBL 1200-2100Z++ MON-FRI. NO LAVATORY SVC AVBL.
›A-GEAR: ALL E-28(B) IN RAISED POSN EXC ON LDG RWY. RQR 15 MIN PN.
›FLUID: SP PRESAIR HPOX LOX DE-ICE.
›JASU: 2 WORKING DAYS PN RQR. 2(GTC-85) 1(NCPP-105)
›CSTMS/AG/IMG: CSTMS, AG AVBL WITH 24 HR PN. REF FCG FOR DETAILS. ACFT ARR FROM OVERSEAS CTC OPS VIA FONE PATCH 252-466-2233 MIN 2 HR PRIOR TO ARR FOR CSTMS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNKT have a METAR?
Yes. KNKT is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KNKT have a TAF?
When KNKT 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 KNKT?
KNKT sits at 29 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KNKT?
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.
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