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Runway
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Frequencies
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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
5NC5
Elevation
650 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
35.982, -79.273
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
650 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
WASHINGTON
Coordinates
35.9815, -79.2731
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
SPECI KBUY 220732Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM -RA OVC006 16/15 A3015 RMK AO2 RAB05 P0000 T01610150
Flight Category
IFR
Wind
360° at 5 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
16.1°C
Dewpoint
15°C
Altimeter
1021.10 inHg
Weather
-RA
Cloud Cover
OVC
Nearest weather from KBUY (13 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-22 07:32Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at 5NC5. Showing nearest cameras.
Smith Reynolds Airport
SouthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total
58 NM away
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,500 ft | 44 ft | ASPH | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 5NC5.
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5NC5 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
THE DUCHY (5NC5) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 650 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 35.9815°N, 79.2731°W.
Runways
THE DUCHY has 1 runway. The longest runway (03/21) measures 3,500 feet by 44 feet with a asph surface.
Communications & Operations
THE DUCHY is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
1 FAA Weather Camera is available near THE DUCHY, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at THE DUCHY is IFR (Instrument Flight Rules — instrument approach required). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5NC5?
5NC5 is the ICAO identifier for THE DUCHY, a public-use airport located in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, United States.
How many runways does THE DUCHY have?
THE DUCHY (5NC5) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 5NC5?
The field elevation of THE DUCHY is 650 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 5NC5?
No fuel types are currently listed for THE DUCHY. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 5NC5?
The current flight category at THE DUCHY is IFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 5NC5?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for THE DUCHY.
How do I access complete data for 5NC5?
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Where is THE DUCHY located?
THE DUCHY (5NC5) is located in CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, United States, at an elevation of 650 ft MSL.
Does 5NC5 have weather cameras?
5NC5 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.