1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
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
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
WASHINGTON
Coordinates
35.9815, -79.2731
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Advisory only — not an official or legal weather briefing. The pilot in command is the final authority (14 CFR 91.3).
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at 5NC5. Showing nearest cameras.
Situational awareness only — not for regulatory minimums
FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3
Smith Reynolds Airport
NorthEast · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total
58 NM away
4 camera angles available
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 03 / 21 | 3,500 ft | 44 ft | ASPH | - | - | - |
Airport Remarks
- VFR PRIVATE USE ONLY.
- NUMEROUS TREES RIGHT OF RY 21.
- 28 FT BLDGS 100 FT L OF RY 21.
- 10 FT BERM 30 FT FM END OF RY 03.
- NIGHT OPERATIONS UNATHORIZED; RESTRICTED TO OWNERS AND GUESTS.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
Nearby airports & facilities
5NC5
The Duchy Airport
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Hillsborough — 7 nm
NC34
MILES
CHAPEL HILL — 7 nm
29NC
LARRY F WARREN FLD
EFLAND — 8 nm
29NC
Larry F Warren Field
Efland — 8 nm
3NR5
UNC HILLSBOROUGH HELIPAD
HILLSBOROUGH — 9 nm
3NR5
UNC Hillsborough Helipad
Hillsborough — 9 nm
1NC1
RON'S ULTRALIGHT FLD
PITTSBORO — 10 nm
1NC1
RON'S ULTRALIGHT FLD
PITTSBORO — 10 nm
KBUY
BURLINGTON/ALAMANCE RGNL
BURLINGTON — 11 nm
3NC9
WOMBLE FLD
CHAPEL HILL — 11 nm
Nearest airports
- 5NC5 — The Duchy Airport
Haw River
- 7NC6 — Kimrey Airport
Mebane
- NC34 — Miles Airport
Hillsborough
- NC34 — MILES
CHAPEL HILL
- 29NC — LARRY F WARREN FLD
EFLAND
North Carolina airports
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5NC5?
5NC5 is the FAA location identifier for THE DUCHY, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, 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). The FAA publishes this figure as ESTIMATED, not surveyed — use the current Chart Supplement for a survey-grade elevation.
Is fuel available at 5NC5?
No fuel types are currently listed for THE DUCHY. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at 5NC5?
The longest runway at THE DUCHY is 3,500 feet long.
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.