Airport & FBO Info for KNBC/NBC BEAUFORT MCAS /MERRITT FIELD BEAUFORT SC
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BEAUFORT MCAS /MERRITT FIELD       BEAUFORT       SC
  Time Zone: Eastern 
Lat: N 3228.8     Long: W 08043.2    Elev: 37     Var: +05  Longest Runway: 12202
Clr Del: 128.15       Dept. ATIS: 279.52     Arr. ATIS: 279.52   Ground: 128.15     Tower: 119.05

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Runway & Approach Info for KNBC
Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
  Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
05
12202x200  12202'          
 
  
23
  12202x200  12202'          
ILS/DME
 111.55 - 226°  
14
8001x200  8001'          
 
  
32
  8001x200  8001'          
 
 * only ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF approaches to a specific runway are shown
** For any Declared Landing Distance Available, please see A/FD or Approach plates
Runway Weight Capability (lbs.) Help
Runway IDSingle WheelDouble WheelDouble Tandem WheelDual Double Wheel
05/23N/AN/AN/AN/A
14/32N/AN/AN/AN/A
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A/FD
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Facility Name: BEAUFORT MCAS (MERRITT FLD)
City Name: BEAUFORT
County: BEAUFORT
State abbrev: SC
State Name: SOUTH CAROLINA
   
Ownership: NAVY OWNED
Use: PRIVATE
Owner's Name: US NAVY
Address: OCEANOGRAPHIC OFC-CODE 3142
 WASHINGTON, DC 20373
Owner's Phone:
  
Manager's Name: COMMANDING OFFICER
Address: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION
 BEAUFORT, SC 29902
Phone:
   
FAA Region: SOUTHERN
FAA Field Office: ATL
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Sunrise / Sunset times for BEAUFORT MCAS (MERRITT FLD)

DateSunriseSunset
01/15/25 Wednesday7:2517:40
01/16/25 Thursday7:2517:41
01/17/25 Friday7:2417:42
01/18/25 Saturday7:2417:43
01/19/25 Sunday7:2417:44
01/20/25 Monday7:2417:45
01/21/25 Tuesday7:2317:46
01/22/25 Wednesday7:2317:47
01/23/25 Thursday7:2217:48
01/24/25 Friday7:2217:48
01/25/25 Saturday7:2217:49
01/26/25 Sunday7:2117:50
01/27/25 Monday7:2117:51
01/28/25 Tuesday7:2017:52

Airport Facilities

Airport Attendance ScheduleMON-THU 1200-0400Z++, FRI 1200-2300Z++; CLSD SAT, SUN AND HOL. SPECIAL OPR BY PPR AND NOTAM ONLY.
Airport Status OPERATIONAL (This Status can change at any time - please check NOTAMS)
Airport Lighting ScheduleSALSF RWY 05; ALSF-1 RWY 23; PAPI RWY 05, 14, 23 & 32; HIRL RWY 05/23, 14/32 OPR CONSLY.
Airport Storage AvailableNONE
Extra Services AvailableNONE
Wind IndicatorYES - (unlit)
Control TowerYES
CTAF Frequency
Unicom Frequency
Rotating Beacon ColorSWG
Segmented CircleNO
Landing Fee

Airport Inspection Data

Airport InspectedNo Inspection Data Available performed by the OWNER
Inspection DateUnknown

Airport Services

Type of Fuel AvailableNone
Airframe Repair ServiceNone
Power Plant Repair ServiceNone

Geographic Data

LatitudeN3228.8
LongitudeW08043.2 (ESTIMATED)
Arpt Elevation37ft (SURVEYED)
Magnetic Variation05W
3 miles NWof BEAUFORT
Traffic Pattern Altitude
Sectional ChartCHARLOTTE

Aircraft Data

Operations (Reported)YearlyAvg. Daily
General Aviation Transient 00
General Aviation Local 00
Air Taxi 00
Commerical 00
Commuter 00
Military 00
Aircraft based on Field
General Aviation Singles 0
General Aviation Multi 0
Jet Aircraft 0
General Aviation Helicopters 0
Military Aircraft 0
Gliders 0
Ultralights 0

FAA Services

FSS on field NO
FSS tie-in ANDERSON
FSS Phone 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Who issues Notams NBC
Notam D service at airport YES
ARTCC Name JACKSONVILLE

Federal Status

Airport Certification
Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting IndexMISC: DURING SINGLE RWY OPS NON-TENANT ACFT EXP DELAYS. LTD CSTMS/AG AVBL 24 HR PN CTC DSN 335-6161, C 843-228-6161. COMSEC NOT AVBL. INTL GARBAGE CAP UNAVBL. ARFF CAT 3/FAA INDEX D. CLASS D AIRSPACE REVERTS TO CLASS E WHEN TWR CLSD. AFTER HRS URGENT AIRFIELD MATTERS CTC DUTY OFFICER DSN 335-7121, C 843-228-7121.
Airport of EntryNo
Custom Landing RightsNo
Joint Civil/MilitaryNo
Military Landing rightsNo

Remarks

TRAN ALERT: TRANS SVC AVBL 1200-2300Z++ MON-FRI ONLY, CLSD NATL HOL. (SEE RTSD FOR ADDNL TRAN ACFT INFO) TRAN ACFT EXP TRUCK REFUEL. TRAN ACFT MAINT UNAVBL. TRAN AVN ORDNANCE SVC AVBL. LAVATORY SVC UNAVBL. JASU, FLUID, AND OIL UNAVBL.
RSTD: RSTD - PPR, 24 HR PN RQR, CTC AFLD BASE OPS DSN 335-7301/7302/7303 C843-228-7301/7302.
REMARKS: OPR 1200-0400Z++ MON-THU, 1200-2400Z++ FRI, 2000-2200Z++ SUN, CLSD SAT AND HOL, OT BY NOTAM.
RWY: FIRST 1000 FT ALL RWYS CONC, INTERIOR PORTIONS ASPHALT. VERTICAL LANDING PADS WITH HIGH TEMP CONCR AVBL FOR V/STOL AND R/W ACFT. WT BRG WAIVERS CTC BASE OPS.
COMMUNICATIONS: SFA REMARKS: AS ASGN.
CLOSED FIELD OPNS (CFO) ARE RSTRD AND RQR PPR. FOR ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT AIRFIELD OPERATIONS AT 843-228-7301.
SERVICE: A-GEAR - E-28 ON ALL RWY IN RAISED POSITION, EXC ON LDG RWY.
FUEL: J5 TRANS ALERT - TRANS SVC AVBL 1200-2300Z++ MON-FRI, CLSD HOL. TRANS HOT PIT AVBL BY PPR NO LATER THAN 1 HR PRIOR TO TRANS ALERT CLOSING. NO LCL, ROUND ROBIN TRANS SUP. WEAPONS ARM/DE-ARM SAFEING NOT AVBL. GND SVCG NOT AVBL WHEN LIGHTNING WI 10 NM. QUESTIONS REG SPECIFIC ACFT EQUIP SUP CTC TRANS ALERT DSN 228-7110, C 843-228-7110.
RSTD: OFFL BUS, PPR ALWAYS, MIN 24 HR NOTICE CTC BASE OPS DSN 335-7301, C 843-228-7301 OR EMAIL: BFRT_BASE_OPERATIONS@USMC.MIL. PN ALL INBD TRAN ACFT TO INCL AMC, JOSAC, ALTN AFLD, AND DIVERTS. PN APVL GOOD FOR +/- 1 HR OF COORD TIME. INBD ACFT WITH VIP, CARGO, PAX CTC BASE OPS VIA PTD 281.8 AT LEAST 20 MINS PRIOR TO LDG. WHEN NEC 180 DEGREE TURNS ON RWY EXECUTE LAST 1000 FT FOR C-130 ACFT AND LARGER.
CAUTION: RWY 14/32 CONC ENDS WITH NSTD OVRN LEN 200 FT. F-35B SHORT TAKEOFF OR LIMITED TO CONC ENDS OF RWYS. F-35B/AV-8 HOVER LDG RSTD TO VERTICAL LANDING PADS. ACFT RSTD FR TAXIING ON TOWWAY RD BTN RWY 5 AND TEST CELL; TOW ONLY. BIRD, DEER AND COYOTE HAZ. BIRD ACT INCR BTN OCT-APR. HVY AND LARGE 4 ENG ACFT ARE REQ TO IDLE OUTBOARD ENGS ON TWY A/B ADJ TO ACFT PARKING RAMPS DUE TO FOD HAZ. PORTIONS OF ACFT RAMPS NOT VIS FR TWR. UNCTL VEH TFC ON RAMPS.
TFC PAT: OVERHEAD 1500 FT, CONVL 800 FT, COPTER CALL ENTERING CLASS D AIRSPACE BLW 800 FT. MSTD RSRS APPLIED TO USN/USMC ACFT ONLY. SIMULTANEOUS RUNWAY OPR AND F-35B VSTOL LANDING PADS.
MISC: DURING SINGLE RWY OPS NON-TENANT ACFT EXP DELAYS. LTD CSTMS/AG AVBL 24 HR PN CTC DSN 335-6161, C 843-228-6161. COMSEC NOT AVBL. INTL GARBAGE CAP UNAVBL. ARFF CAT 3/FAA INDEX D. CLASS D AIRSPACE REVERTS TO CLASS E WHEN TWR CLSD. AFTER HRS URGENT AIRFIELD MATTERS CTC DUTY OFFICER DSN 335-7121, C 843-228-7121.
Airport Communications & Frequencies:
ATIS Frequencies:   Hours(local) of Operation: OPR 1200-0400Z++ MON-THU, 1200-2400Z++ FRI, 2000-2200Z++ SUN, CLSD SAT AND HOL.
279.525
BEAUFORT Tower Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: OPR 1200-0400Z++ MON-THU, 1200-2400Z++ FRI, 2000-2200Z++ SUN, CLSD SAT AND HOL, OT BY NOTAM.   
119.05
342.875
363.15
BEAUFORT Ground Frequencies:
128.15
348.625
Clearance Delivery Frequencies:
128.15
254.375
Emergency Frequencies:
121.5
243.0
Remarks
  • APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY JACKSONVILLE ARTCC (SAVANNAH RCAG) ON FREQS 132.925/363.2 WHEN BEAUFORT APCH CTL CLSD.
  • OPR 1200-0400Z++ MON-THU; 1200-2300Z++ FRI; CLSD SAT SUN & HOL; JACKSONVILLE CENTER.
  • OPR 1200-0400Z++ MON-THU; 1200-2300Z++ FRI; CLSD SAT SUN & HOL.
  • OPR 1200-0400Z++ MON-THU; 1200-2300Z++ FRI; CLSD SAT SUN & HOL.
  • OPR 1200-0400Z++ MON-THU; 1200-2300Z++ FRI; CLSD SAT SUN & HOL.
    • BEAUFORT Primary Approach Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: 1200-0400Z++ MON-SUN; 1500-2300Z++ HOLS.   
    123.7 ;3000 FT & BLW
    125.125 ;ABV 3000 FT
    269.125 ;3000 FT & BLW
    292.125 ;ABV 3000 FT
    BEAUFORT Primary Departure Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: 1200-0400Z++ MON-SUN; 1500-2300Z++ HOLS.   
    123.7 ;3000 FT & BLW
    125.125 ;ABV 3000 FT
    269.125 ;3000 FT & BLW
    292.125 ;ABV 3000 FT
    Runway Identifications
    Runway Identification: 05/23
    Length: 12202 ft
    Width: 200 ft
    Surface:
    Edge lights: High Intensity
    Treatment: NONE
    Weight: PCN 59 /R/C/W/T

     Runway: 05   Runway: 23
    Mag heading: 47°Mag heading: 227°
    Rwy Slope: -.20% DownRwy Slope: .20% Up
    Approach: Approach: ILS/DME
    Pattern: Left TrafficPattern: Left Traffic
    Markings: PRECISION INSTRUMENTMarkings: PRECISION INSTRUMENT
    Marking Condition: GOODMarking Condition: GOOD
    Arresting Dev: E28; HOOK E28(B) (2050')Arresting Dev: E28; HOOK E28(B) (1900')
    Lat & Long: N3228.2  W08043.8Lat. & Long.: N3229.7  W08042.2
    Elev: 36.9 ft. MSLElev: 12.9 ft. MSL
    TCH: 38 ft. AGLTCH: 44 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path: 3.00 degreesVisual Glide Path: 3.00 degrees
    Displaced Threshold: NoDisplaced Threshold: No
    Touchdown Zone: YESTouchdown Zone: YES
    Touchdown Elev.: 36.9 feetTouchdown Elev.: 16.4 feet
    Visual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of RunwayVisual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of Runway
    RVR Equipment: RVR Equipment:
    RVV Equipment: NORVV Equipment: NO
    Approach Lights: SALSFApproach Lights: ALSF1 - standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashers, Category I
    REIL: NOREIL: NO
    Centerline Lights: NOCenterline Lights: NO
    Touchdown lights: NOTouchdown lights: NO
    Runway Category: Runway Category:
    Declared Distances: Declared Distances:
    Runway Identification: 14/32
    Length: 8001 ft
    Width: 200 ft
    Surface:
    Edge lights: High Intensity
    Treatment: NONE
    Weight: PCN 64 /R/D/W/T

     Runway: 14   Runway: 32
    Mag heading: 140°Mag heading: 320°
    Rwy Slope: -.11% DownRwy Slope: .11% Up
    Approach: Approach:
    Pattern: Left TrafficPattern: Left Traffic
    Markings: PRECISION INSTRUMENTMarkings: PRECISION INSTRUMENT
    Marking Condition: GOODMarking Condition: GOOD
    Arresting Dev: E28; HOOK E28(B) (1249')Arresting Dev: E28; HOOK E28(B) (1250')
    Lat & Long: N3229.1  W08043.9Lat. & Long.: N3228.1  W08042.8
    Elev: 32.2 ft. MSLElev: 23.1 ft. MSL
    TCH: 40 ft. AGLTCH: 50 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path: 3.00 degreesVisual Glide Path: 3.00 degrees
    Displaced Threshold: NoDisplaced Threshold: No
    Touchdown Zone: YESTouchdown Zone: YES
    Touchdown Elev.: 32.4 feetTouchdown Elev.: 25.0 feet
    Visual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of RunwayVisual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of Runway
    RVR Equipment: RVR Equipment:
    RVV Equipment: NORVV Equipment: NO
    Approach Lights: Approach Lights:
    REIL: NOREIL: NO
    Centerline Lights: NOCenterline Lights: NO
    Touchdown lights: NOTouchdown lights: NO
    Runway Category: Runway Category:
    Declared Distances: Declared Distances:
    C:3/P:

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