1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
NC53
Elevation
1,528 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
35.080, -84.029
Airport Information
Facility Type
HELIPORT
Elevation
1,528 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
ATLANTA
Coordinates
35.0795, -84.0292
Ownership
Public
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KRHP 272155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 SCT070 SCT100 24/21 A3012 RMK AO2 T02420210
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
24.2°C
Dewpoint
21°C
Altimeter
1020.10 inHg
Cloud Cover
SCT
Nearest weather from KRHP (12 NM away)
Observed 2026-06-27 21:55Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | 150 ft | 150 ft | CONC | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for NC53.
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
NC53 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
TUSQUITEE (NC53) is a publicly owned heliport restricted to private use located in MURPHY, North Carolina, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,528 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 35.0795°N, 84.0292°W.
Helipads
TUSQUITEE has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 150 feet by 150 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
TUSQUITEE is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at TUSQUITEE 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 NC53?
NC53 is the ICAO identifier for TUSQUITEE, a public-use airport located in MURPHY, North Carolina, United States.
How many runways does TUSQUITEE have?
TUSQUITEE (NC53) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of NC53?
The field elevation of TUSQUITEE is 1,528 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at NC53?
No fuel types are currently listed for TUSQUITEE. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at NC53?
The current flight category at TUSQUITEE is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at NC53?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for TUSQUITEE.
How do I access complete data for NC53?
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Where is TUSQUITEE located?
TUSQUITEE (NC53) is located in MURPHY, North Carolina, United States, at an elevation of 1,528 ft MSL.