FAA Information Effective: Jun 12, 2025
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(KNKT) Cherry Point MCAS (Cunningham Field)
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Cherry Point, NC
(252) 466-2233
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Elevation:
29 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Sfa.
FAA
Mil Ops Hrs: SAME AS ATCT
FAA
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC CONTINUOUS; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
FAA
Fees:
None
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:54 am - 8:24 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:54 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:25 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
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Runway 14L/32R
Dimensions:
8,978 × 200 ft
(2,736 × 61 m)
(2,736 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 14L | 32R |
| Elevation: | 19.2 ft | 27.1 ft |
| Heading: | 145° magnetic 136° true | 325° magnetic 316° true |
| Gradient: | 0.09% up | 0.09% down |
| 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: |
| n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Hook E28(B) (1500 Ft) FAA | n/a |
Runway 05L/23R
Dimensions:
8,489 × 196 ft
(2,587 × 60 m)
(2,587 × 60 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 05L | 23R |
| Elevation: | 24.1 ft | 18.5 ft |
| Heading: | 054° magnetic 045° true | 234° magnetic 225° true |
| Gradient: | 0.07% down | 0.07% 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: | n/a |
|
| Displaced Threshold: | 935 ft | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | ILS/DME |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | Hook E28(B) (2438 Ft). FAA |
Runway 14R/32L
Dimensions:
8,397 × 200 ft
(2,559 × 61 m)
(2,559 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 14R | 32L |
| Elevation: | 24.7 ft | 16.8 ft |
| Heading: | 145° magnetic 136° true | 325° magnetic 316° true |
| Gradient: | 0.09% down | 0.09% 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: |
|
|
| Displaced Threshold: | 848 ft | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | Hook E28(B) (1500 Ft) FAA |
Runway 05R/23L
Dimensions:
8,189 × 200 ft
(2,496 × 61 m)
(2,496 × 61 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 05R | 23L |
| Elevation: | 22.5 ft | 25.9 ft |
| Heading: | 054° magnetic 045° true | 234° magnetic 225° true |
| Gradient: | 0.04% up | 0.04% down |
| 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: |
| n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Hook E28(B) (1500 Ft) FAA | n/a |
TFRs
Location: NKT
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: NKT
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 13 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| M0181/25 | 06/16/2025 1502 | 06/19/2025 1502 | M0181/25 NOTAMC M0176/25
A) KNKT |
| 06/17/2025 1200 | 06/18/2025 2000 | PJE (DZ PHEASENT) WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 2NM RADIUS OF 343139N0773231W (11.2NM S N22) SFC-2500 FT | |
| 05/30/2025 1128 | 08/15/2025 2359 | TWY J CLSD SOUTH OF HOTEL TO C5 , 747 AND LARGER AIRCRAFT | |
| M0132/25 | 04/28/2025 1321 | 06/30/2025 2359 | TO CHECK FOR PARAOPS IN SURROUNDING AREAS CHECK
HTTPS://WWW.NOTAMS.FAA.GOV DAILY FOR GEOGRAPHICAL RADIUS SE… |
| 05/27/2025 2025 | 06/27/2025 1130 | F35 ACFT VERTICAL LANDINGS AUTHORIZED ON NE PAD AND SOUTH PAD ONLY. | |
| 05/09/2025 2202 | 08/04/2025 2359 | AERODROME WEEKEND HOT REFUELING FOR ACFT W/ORDNANCE HOURS (SATURDAY/SUNDAY) AVAIL 1315L-2200L ONLY. | |
| 05/30/2025 1126 | 08/15/2025 2100 | AERODROME POINTER SEE KZDC NOTAM 03/151 REF UAS | |
| 06/17/2025 1255 | 06/17/2025 1400 | AERODROME QUIET HOURS IN EFFECT TUESDAY JUNE 17, 2025, 0855L-1000L (1255Z-1400Z) ISO SECOND MAW CEREMONY. RU… | |
Additional Remarks
A-Gear: All E-28(B) in Raised Posn Exc on Ldg Rwy. Rqr 15 Min Pn.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Acft Restricted Fm Taxiing on Twy K between Rwy 23R & Test Cell. Towing Operations Only.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Aircraft Structural De-Icing Available.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
All Acft Enroute to Cherry Point MCAS Rqrg Servicing Contact Base Operations with Request.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
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.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Obstacle Unlit Twr At Nkt200006 549 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Cstms/Ag/Img: Cstms, Ag Avbl with 24 Hr Pn. Ref Fcg for Details. Acft Arr from Overseas CTC Operations Via Fone Patch 252-466-2233 Min 2 Hr Prior to Arr for Cstms.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fluid: Sp Presair Hpox Lox De-Ice.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jasu: 2 Working Days Pn Rqr. 2(Gtc-85) 1(Ncpp-105)
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Lgt: Portable Lgt-Mobile Flood Lgt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Min 24 Hr Ntc If Anti-Icing/De-Icing Svc Rqr, CTC Tran Acft Dsn 582-3232, C252-466-3232.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Misc: 24 Hr Pn Rqr of All Dv Codes, CTC Base Operations 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 Airfield Where the Four Twys Int, Rated for All Acft Wheel Weights.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ppr Wkends CTC Operations Duty Officer; V582-3632/5025.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Min 24Hr Notice Prior Permission Required All Tran Acft. Call Base Operations Dsn 582-2233/4334, C252-466-2233/4334. Flt Planning/Base Operations Opr 24 Hr Except Federal Holidays, Exp Closure or Reduced Services Per Notam. All Rwy and Twy, Exc Twy A and C, Will Support All Acft At All Wt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 05L/23R Has A Y Amp-3 Alz Painted on Rwy. Rwy 14R/32L Has W Amp-3 Alz Painted on Rwy.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
See Flip Ap/1 Supplementary Airport Rmk.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tfc Pat: Ldg/Taxi Lgt Rqr All Ldg. Reduced Rwy Separation in Eff for Usn/USMC Acft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert: Ltd Tran Maint Avbl 1200-2100Z++ Mon-Fri. No Lavatory Svc Avbl.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tsnt Alert: Prior Permission Required 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.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
RESTRICTED. MILITARY AIRPORT. PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED. CONTACT BASE OPS MANAGER 252/466-2233
Source:
AM
Airport Manager
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 34.90317, -76.88077
- 34° 54′ 11.4″ N, 76° 52′ 50.8″ W
- 34° 54.190′ N, 76° 52.846′ W
ARTCC:
Washington (ZDC)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Charlotte Sectional
FSS:
Raleigh (RDU)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
No
Mag Var:
09W (1990)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Avbl Only During Hrs of Operation.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
TPA: 1000 Ft AGL, Ovhd Pat Alt 1500 Ft AGL.
FAA
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 124.1 | H | Cherry Point |
| Approach/Departure IC | 132.575 | EAST 3000 FT & BLW | Cherry Point |
| Approach/Departure IC | 119.75 | EAST ABV 3000 FT | Cherry Point |
| Approach/Departure IC | 119.35 | W | Cherry Point |
| ATIS | 127.475 | Cherry Point | |
| BASE OPS | 126.2 | Cherry Point | |
| Clearance Delivery | 125.95 | Cherry Point | |
| Departure | 124.1 | Cherry Point | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Cherry Point | |
| Ground Control | 128.625 | Cherry Point | |
| Tower | 121.3 | Cherry Point |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead
AM
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
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Commanding Officer
Cherry Point, NC 28533
(252) 466-2233 (Office)
Owner
US Navy
Washington, DC 20373