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NC06

Elk River Airport

Banner Elk, North CarolinaElevation 3,468 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,600 ft

12/30
Dimensions
4,600 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 12
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Elk River Airport is in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Field elevation 3,468 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBOB LITTLETON
Manager phone828-898-9791
AttendedALL MON-SUN, 0730–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANC06
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.1605, -81.8948
Distance from city2 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM122.975
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.975
CTAF
CTAF
122.975
UNICOM
UNICOM

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ARPT IS EXTENDED PORTION OF PRIVATE RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMPLEX.
›VFR ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›23,000 SQ FT HGR AREA.
›CAUTION: MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN ALL QUADRANTS.
›TUNNEL UNDERPASS EXTENDS FROM EXISTING ACFT PKG APRON ON N SIDE UNDERNEATH RWY 12/30 TO S SIDE GIVING ACESS TO GOLF COURSE.
›PVMNT COND: GOOD.
›APCHS NON STD. 1ST 500' RWY 30 ON 5% GRADE; USE RWY 12 WIND COND PERMITTING.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗NC06 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NC06 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NC06. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NC06 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NC06. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NC06?
NC06 sits at 3,468 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NC06?
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.