1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
FAA
NC72
Elevation
152 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
35.451, -78.159
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
152 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
WASHINGTON
Coordinates
35.4510, -78.1594
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).
Runways
| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN / PCR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 05 / 23 | 2,000 ft | 35 ft | TURF | - | - | - |
Airport Remarks
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE; AND EXTREME CTN IS USED BECAUSE OF NUMEROUS PLINES & LOW-LEVEL MIL TRAINING ROUTES IN IMMEDIATE VICINITY.
- FOR ROTG BCN CALL 919-936-2261.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- SEND ALL MAIL TO THE AMGR.
Nearby airports & facilities
NC72
Hinton Field
Princeton — <1 nm
2NC4
SCOTTBROOK FARM
GOLDSBORO — 7 nm
2NC4
Scottbrook Farm Airport
Goldsboro — 7 nm
7NC3
KENLY
KENLY — 9 nm
7NC3
Kenly Airport
Kenly — 9 nm
NC23
JOHNSTON MEML HOSPITAL
SMITHFIELD — 9 nm
NC23
Johnston Memorial Hospital Heliport
Smithfield — 9 nm
KGWW
WAYNE EXEC JETPORT
GOLDSBORO — 10 nm
GWW
Wayne Executive Jetport
Pikeville — 10 nm
6NC0
COX-GRANTHAM AIRFIELD
GRANTHAM — 10 nm
6NC0
Cox-Grantham Airfield
Grantham — 10 nm
0NC0
WAYNE MEML HOSPITAL INC
GOLDSBORO — 11 nm
Nearest airports
- NC72 — Hinton Field
Princeton
- 2NC4 — SCOTTBROOK FARM
GOLDSBORO
- 2NC4 — Scottbrook Farm Airport
Goldsboro
- 7NC3 — KENLY
KENLY
- 7NC3 — Kenly Airport
Kenly
North Carolina airports
NC72 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
HINTON FLD (NC72) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in PRINCETON, North Carolina, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 152 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 35.4510°N, 78.1594°W.
Runways
HINTON FLD has 1 runway. The longest runway (05/23) measures 2,000 feet by 35 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
HINTON FLD is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NC72?
NC72 is the FAA location identifier for HINTON FLD, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in PRINCETON, North Carolina, United States.
How many runways does HINTON FLD have?
HINTON FLD (NC72) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of NC72?
The field elevation of HINTON FLD is 152 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 NC72?
No fuel types are currently listed for HINTON FLD. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at NC72?
The longest runway at HINTON FLD is 2,000 feet long.
How do I access complete data for NC72?
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Where is HINTON FLD located?
HINTON FLD (NC72) is located in PRINCETON, North Carolina, United States, at an elevation of 152 ft MSL.