KNKT
Airport
Cherry Point MCAS (Cunningham Field)
Cherry Point, North Carolina

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 03/21/2024 - 5/16/2024

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:NKT / KNKT
Lat/Lng:34.90317175, -76.8807746944
34-54-11.4183N, 076-52-50.7889W
Estimated by Military on 10/19/2020
Elevation:29 feet Surveyed by Military on 10/19/2020
Magnetic Variation:09W,(1990), [-10W (2024)]
Sectional:CHARLOTTE
From City:2nm NE of Cherry Point

Operations

Use:Private
Ownership:Navy owned
Activation:06/1943
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 24 hrs
Type:ATCT-RATCF
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:D,E,Class D Svc Continuous; Other Times Class E
Tower Radar:PAR,24hrs,ASR
ARTCC:Washington(ZDC)Washington Center
FSS:Raleigh FSS(RDU)
NOTAMs and Weather:NKTNOTAM-D service at airport
Pattern Altitude:TPA: 1000 ft AGL, Ovhd Pattern Altitude 1500 ft AGL.
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Lights:Available only During Hours of Operation.
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no

Communications

ATIS:127.475
244.875
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Cherry Point Tower'
(Military is 'Cherry Point')
340.2,121.3,
360.2
Ground:
Contact 'Cherry Point Ground'
(Military is 'Cherry Point')
239.025,128.625
Clearance:
125.95,316.125
Approach:
Contact 'CHERRY POINT' Approach (24 local)
268.7 ;(H),377.175 ;(W),
360.775 ;East Abv 3000 ft
299.6 ;East 3000 ft & Blw
132.575 ;East 3000 ft & Blw
124.1 ;(H),
119.75 ;East Abv 3000 ft
119.35 ;(W)
Departure:
Contact 'CHERRY POINT' Departure (24 local)
268.7,268.7 ;(H),
360.775 ;East Abv 3000 ft
299.6 ;East 3000 ft & Blw
119.75 ;East Abv 3000 ft
119.35 ;(W),377.175 ;(W),124.1,
132.575 ;East 3000 ft & Blw
124.1 ;(H)
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
Other:--OPS 383.4 ;CAMEL BASE
--BASE OPS 126.2
--BASE OPS 305.7
--IC 377.175 ;(W)
--IC 360.775 ;EAST ABV 3000 FT
--IC 299.6 ;EAST 3000 FT & BLW
--IC 132.575 ;EAST 3000 FT & BLW
--IC 119.75 ;EAST ABV 3000 FT
--IC 119.35 ;(W)
--PMSV METRO 343.5
Master Provides:Basic Radar Contact Approach Control.
PMSV Available:CONTINUOUS
Tower Remarks:Sfa.

Services

Fuel:Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue)
J5
L Fuel: Hot Pit Rfl Available.
Bottled Oxygen:None
Bulk Oxygen:High/Low pressure

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:US Navy
Oceanographic Ofc-Code 3142
Washington, Dc 20373
Manager:Commanding Officer
Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point, Nc 28533
252-466-2233

Runways

Runways:05L/23R
05R/23L
14L/32R
14R/32L

Runway 05L/23R

Length:8489 feet
by Military on 10/19/2020
Width:196 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):80 /F/A/W/T, 80 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength High (represents CBR >e; 13), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 05L End 23R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):8489 feet7554 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):8489 feet8489 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):8489 feet8489 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):7554 feet7554 feet
True Alignment:045,(035 Magnetic)225,(215 Magnetic)
ILS Type: ILS/DME
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device: E28
Hook E28(B) (2438 ft).
Displaced Threshold Distance:935' 
Elevation at End:24.1' MSL18.5' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:28.1' MSL 
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:28.1' MSL22.7' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 71' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Approach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL): Yes

Runway 05R/23L

Length:8189 feet
by Military on 10/19/2020
Width:200 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):80 /R/B/W/T, 80 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 05R End 23L
True Alignment:045,(035 Magnetic)225,(215 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:E28
Hook E28(B) (1500 ft)
 
Elevation at End:22.5' MSL25.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:26.5' MSL28.6' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:73' AGL 
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00° 
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway 

Runway 14L/32R

Length:8978 feet
by Military on 10/19/2020
Width:200 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):80 /R/B/W/T, 80 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 14L End 32R
True Alignment:136,(126 Magnetic)316,(306 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:E28
Hook E28(B) (1500 ft)
E5
 
Elevation at End:19.2' MSL27.1' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:25.7' MSL28.6' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:72' AGL 
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00° 
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway 

Runway 14R/32L

Length:8397 feet
by Military on 10/19/2020
Width:200 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):80 /F/A/W/T, 80 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength High (represents CBR >e; 13), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 14R End 32L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):8397 feet8397 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):8397 feet8397 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):8397 feet8397 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):7549 feet7549 feet
True Alignment:136,(126 Magnetic)316,(306 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device: E28
Hook E28(B) (1500 ft)
Displaced Threshold Distance:848' 
Elevation at End:24.7' MSL16.8' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:28.5' MSL 
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:29.0' MSL25.3' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height: 78' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle: 3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator: 4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Approach Lights: ALSF1
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

All Aircraft Enroute to Cherry Point Mcas Rqrg Servicing Contact Base Operations with Request.
Aircraft Structural De-Icing Available.
Prior Permission Wkends Contact Operations Duty Officer; V582-3632/5025.
Light: Portable Light-Mobile Flood Light.
Arresting Gear: All E-28(B) in Raised Posn Except on Landing Runway. Require 15 Min Prior Notice.
JASU: 2 Working Days Prior Notice Require. 2(Gtc-85) 1(Ncpp-105)
Fluid: Sp Presair High Pressure Oxygen Servicing (Hpox) Liquid Oxygen Servicing (LOX) De-Ice.
Transient Alert: Limited Tran Maintenance Available 1200-2100Z++ Mon-Fri. No Lavatory Service Available.
See Flip Ap/1 Supplementary Airport Rmk.
Restricted: Min 24Hr Notice Prior Permission All Tran Aircraft. Call Base Operations DSN 582-2233/4334, C252-466-2233/4334. Flight Planning/Base Operations Operating 24 Hour Except Federal Holidays, Exp Closure or Reduced Services Per Notam. All Runway and Taxiway, Except Taxiway a and C, Will Support All Aircraft at All Wt.
Caution: Extensive Stu Jet Training (V/Stol) Vicinity Airport. Tran Aircraft Exp Straight-in Full Stop Landing only During Peak Stu Training Periods. Bird Haz Oct-Apr. Drainage Ditches Parl All Runway. Wildlife Haz on Airport, Especially Ss-Sr. Obst Aprx 200 ft Near Nkt R-205/3.
Traffic Pattern: Landing/Taxi Light Require All Landing. Reduced Runway Separation in Effect for USN/USMC Aircraft.
Customs/AG/Immigration: Customs, AG Available with 24 Hour Prior Notice. Ref Fcg for Details. Aircraft Arrival from Overseas Contact Operations Via Fone Patch 252-466-2233 Min 2 Hour Prior to Arrival for Customs.
Misc: 24 Hour Prior Notice Require of All Dv Codes, Contact Base Operations DSN 582-2233, C252-466-2233. All Aircraft with Pax/Cargo/Dv Must Contact Ptd 20 Min Prior to Landing. ATC Terminology - Centermat - is Defined As the Center of Airfield Where the Four Taxiways Int, Rated for All Aircraft Wheel Weights.
Transient Alert: Prior Permission Min 24 Hours in Adv. Tran Aircraft with Inert Ordnance, Hot Pit Refuel Limited to F18, USAF F15, F16, and A10 Aircraft only Iaw Cherry Point Airops Man.
Caution: Obstacle Unlit Tower at Nkt200006 549 ft.
Aircraft Restricted from Taxiing on Taxiway K Between Runway 23R & Test Cell. Towing Operations only.
Min 24 Hour Ntc If Anti-Icing/De-Icing Service Require, Contact Tran Aircraft DSN 582-3232, C252-466-3232.
Runway 05L/23R Has a Y Amp-3 Alz Painted on Runway. Runway 14R/32L Has W Amp-3 Alz Painted on Runway.

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