FAA Information Effective: Jun 12, 2025
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(KNBC) Beaufort MCAS (Merritt Field)
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Beaufort, SC
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round,Fri/1200-2300Z++
FAA
Year-round,Mon-Thu/1200-0400Z++
FAA
Elevation:
37 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Apch/Dep Svc Prvdd By Jacksonville Artcc (Savannah Rcag) On Freqs 132.925/363.2 When Beaufort Apch Ctl Clsd.
FAA
Opr 1200-0400Z++ Mon-Thu; 1200-2300Z++ Fri; Clsd Sat Sun & Hol.
FAA
Opr 1200-0400Z++ Mon-Thu; 1200-2300Z++ Fri; Clsd Sat Sun & Hol; Jacksonville Center.
FAA
Mil Ops Hrs: SAME AS ATCT
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 1200-0400Z++ MON-SUN; 1500-2300Z++ HOLS.
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 1200-0400Z++ MON-SUN; 1500-2300Z++ HOLS.
FAA
Secondary Approach Control Hrs: 0400-1200Z++ MON-SUN; 2300-1500Z++ HOLS.
FAA
Secondary Depart. Control Hrs: 0400-1200Z++ MON-SUN; 2300-1500Z++ HOLS.
FAA
Tower Hrs: OPR 1200-0400Z++ MON-THU, 1200-2400Z++ FRI, 2000-2200Z++ SUN, CLSD SAT AND HOL, OT BY NOTAM.
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 1200-0400Z++ MON-THU, 1200-2400Z++ FRI, 2000-2200Z++ SUN, CLSD SAT AND HOL, OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
FAA
Fees:
None
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:16 am - 8:33 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:02 pm
(Today)
(Today)
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5:48 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
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Runway 05/23
Dimensions:
12,202 × 200 ft
(3,719 × 61 m)
(3,719 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
pem, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 05 | 23 |
| Elevation: | 36.9 ft | 12.9 ft |
| Heading: | 047° magnetic 042° true | 227° magnetic 222° true |
| Gradient: | 0.2% down | 0.2% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Hook E28(B) (2050') FAA | Hook E28(B) (1900') FAA |
Runway 14/32
Dimensions:
8,001 × 200 ft
(2,439 × 61 m)
(2,439 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
pem, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 14 | 32 |
| Elevation: | 32.2 ft | 23.1 ft |
| Heading: | 140° magnetic 135° true | 320° magnetic 315° true |
| Gradient: | 0.11% down | 0.11% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Hook E28(B) (1249') FAA | Hook E28(B) (1250') FAA |
TFRs
Location: NBC
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: NBC
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NOTAM count: 3
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2025 1300 | 06/17/2025 2000 | EOD RANGE IN HOT STATUS ON 17 JUNE 2025 FROM 1300-2000Z (0900-1600L) | |
| 05/002 | 05/26/2025 1357 | 06/30/2025 2359 | NAV TACAN U/S |
| 06/10/2025 2335 | 07/01/2025 0700 | MCAS BEAUFORT MONTHLY AIRFIELD HOURS JUNE 2025: *01 JUN 1500-1700L (1900-2100Z) *06 JUN 0700-1900L (1100-230… | |
Additional Remarks
Caution: Rwy 14/32 Conc Ends with Nstd Ovrn Len 200 Ft. F-35B Short Takeoff or Limited to Conc Ends of Rwys. F-35B/Av-8 Hover Ldg Rstd to Vertical Landing Pads. Acft Rstd Fr Taxiing on Towway Rd between Rwy 5 and Test Cell; Tow Only. Bird, Deer and Coyote Haz. Bird Act Incr between Oct-Apr. Hvy and Large 4 Eng Acft are Req to Idle Outboard Engs on Twy A/B Adj to Acft Parking Ramps Due to Fod Haz. Portions of Acft Ramps not Vis Fr Twr. Unctl Veh Tfc on Ramps.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Closed Field Operations (Cfo) are Rstrd and Rqr Ppr. for Any Further Questions Please Contact Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Airfield Operations At 843-228-7301.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Communications: Sfa Remarks: As Asgn.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fuel: J5 Trans Alert - Trans Svc Avbl 1200-2300Z++ Mon-Fri, Clsd Hol. Trans Hot Pit Avbl by Prior Permission Required No Later Than 1 Hr Prior to Trans Alert Closing. No Lcl, Round Robin Trans Sup. Weapons Arm/De-Arm Safeing not Avbl. Gnd Svcg not Avbl When Lightning Wi 10 Nm. Questions Region Specific Acft Equip Sup CTC Trans Alert Dsn 228-7110, C 843-228-7110.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: During Single Rwy Operations Non-Tenant Acft Exp Delays. Ltd Cstms/Ag Avbl 24 Hr Pn CTC Dsn 335-6161, C 843-228-6161. Comsec not Avbl. International Garbage Cap Unavbl. Arff Cat 3/FAA Index D. Class D Airspace Reverts to Class E When Twr Clsd. After Hrs Urgent Airfield Matters CTC Duty Officer Dsn 335-7121, C 843-228-7121.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Remarks: Opr 1200-0400Z++ Mon-Thu, 1200-2400Z++ Fri, 2000-2200Z++ Sun, Clsd Sat and Hol, Ot by Notam.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Offl Bus, Prior Permission Required Always, Min 24 Hr Notice CTC Base Operations Dsn 335-7301, C 843-228-7301 or Email: Bfrt_Base_Operations@Usmc.Mil. Pn All Inbd Tran Acft to Incl Amc, Josac, Altn Afld, and Diverts. Pn Apvl Good for +/- 1 Hr of Coord Time. Inbd Acft with Vip, Cargo, Pax CTC Base Operations Via Ptd 281.8 At Least 20 Mins Prior to Ldg. When Nec 180 Degree Turns on Rwy Execute Last 1000 Ft for C-130 Acft and Larger.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Rstd - Ppr, 24 Hr Pn Rqr, CTC Airfield Base Operations Dsn 335-7301/7302/7303 C843-228-7301/7302.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy: First 1000 Ft All Rwys Conc, Interior Portions Asphalt. Vertical Landing Pads with High Temp Concr Avbl for V/Stol and R/W Acft. Wt Brg Waivers CTC Base Ops.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
See Terminal Flip for Radar Minima.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Service: A-Gear - E-28 on All Rwy in Raised Position, Exc on Ldg Rwy.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tfc Pat: Overhead 1500 Ft, Convl 800 Ft, Copter Call Entering Class D Airspace Blw 800 Ft. Mstd Rsrs Applied to Usn/USMC Acft Only. Simultaneous Runway Opr and F-35B Vstol Landing Pads.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert: Trans Svc Avbl 1200-2300Z++ Mon-Fri Only, Clsd Natl Hol. (See Rtsd for Addnl Tran Acft Info) Tran Acft Exp Truck Refuel. Tran Acft Maint Unavbl. Tran Aviation Ordnance Svc Avbl. Lavatory Svc Unavbl. Jasu, Fluid, and Oil Unavbl.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
RESTRICTED. MILITARY AIRPORT. PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED. CONTACT BASE OPS MANAGER 843/228-7301/2/3
Source:
AM
Airport Manager
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 32.48057, -80.71924
- 32° 28′ 50.0″ N, 80° 43′ 9.3″ W
- 32° 28.834′ N, 80° 43.155′ W
ARTCC:
Jacksonville (ZJX)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Charlotte Sectional
FSS:
Anderson (AND)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Yes
Mag Var:
05W (1990)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Salsf Rwy 05; Alsf-1 Rwy 23; PAPI Rwy 05, 14, 23 & 32; HIRL Rwy 05/23, 14/32 Opr Consly.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 123.7 | 3000 FT & BLW | Beaufort |
| Approach/Departure | 125.125 | ABV 3000 FT | Beaufort |
| Clearance Delivery | 128.15 | Beaufort | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Beaufort | |
| Ground Control | 128.15 | Beaufort | |
| Tower | 119.05 | Beaufort |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
None
Engine Repair:
None
Airframe Repair:
None
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
High/Low
AM
Customs:
None
Transportation:
None Reported
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported
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Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Commanding Officer
Beaufort, SC 29902
Owner
US Navy
Washington, DC 20373