1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
56NC
Elevation
960 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
35.207, -82.032
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
960 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
ATLANTA
Coordinates
35.2067, -82.0319
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KFQD 272155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/21 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
25°C
Dewpoint
21°C
Altimeter
1017.70 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KFQD (15 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-27 21:55Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,500 ft | 80 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 56NC.
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
56NC Operational Overview
Location & Facility
WHEAT FLD (56NC) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in TRYON, North Carolina, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 960 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 35.2067°N, 82.0319°W.
Runways
WHEAT FLD has 1 runway. The longest runway (09/27) measures 1,500 feet by 80 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
WHEAT FLD is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at WHEAT FLD 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 56NC?
56NC is the ICAO identifier for WHEAT FLD, a public-use airport located in TRYON, North Carolina, United States.
How many runways does WHEAT FLD have?
WHEAT FLD (56NC) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 56NC?
The field elevation of WHEAT FLD is 960 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 56NC?
No fuel types are currently listed for WHEAT FLD. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 56NC?
The current flight category at WHEAT FLD is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 56NC?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for WHEAT FLD.
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Where is WHEAT FLD located?
WHEAT FLD (56NC) is located in TRYON, North Carolina, United States, at an elevation of 960 ft MSL.