1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
3NC8
Elevation
4,200 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
35.158, -83.067
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
4,200 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
ATLANTA
Coordinates
35.1577, -83.0670
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR K1A5 280035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/22 A3013 RMK AO2 T02340215
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
23.4°C
Dewpoint
21.5°C
Altimeter
1020.40 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from K1A5 (21 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-28 00:35Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 45 ft | 45 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 3NC8.
Nearby Airports in North Carolina
NR08
ADAMS
ROWLAND — 137 ft
8NC
Adams Airport
Rowland — 143 ft
Aerial Spraying Service Airport
Albertson — 141 ft
NC21
AERO PLANTATION
WEDDINGTON — 634 ft
NC21
Aero Plantation Airport
Weddington — 634 ft
W88
AIR HARBOR
GREENSBORO — 822 ft
W88
Air Harbor Airport
Greensboro — 822 ft
KOAJ
ALBERT J ELLIS
JACKSONVILLE — 92.9 ft
Nearest airports
- NR08 — ADAMS
ROWLAND
- 8NC — Adams Airport
Rowland
- null — Aerial Spraying Service Airport
Albertson
- NC21 — AERO PLANTATION
WEDDINGTON
- NC21 — Aero Plantation Airport
Weddington
North Carolina airports
3NC8 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
CHINQUAPIN (3NC8) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in CASHIERS, North Carolina, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 4,200 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 35.1577°N, 83.0670°W.
Helipads
CHINQUAPIN has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 45 feet by 45 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
CHINQUAPIN is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at CHINQUAPIN is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 3NC8?
3NC8 is the ICAO identifier for CHINQUAPIN, a public-use airport located in CASHIERS, North Carolina, United States.
How many runways does CHINQUAPIN have?
CHINQUAPIN (3NC8) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 3NC8?
The field elevation of CHINQUAPIN is 4,200 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 3NC8?
No fuel types are currently listed for CHINQUAPIN. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 3NC8?
The current flight category at CHINQUAPIN is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 3NC8?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for CHINQUAPIN.
How do I access complete data for 3NC8?
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Where is CHINQUAPIN located?
CHINQUAPIN (3NC8) is located in CASHIERS, North Carolina, United States, at an elevation of 4,200 ft MSL.