Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (KEWN)
Medium airport · New Bern, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Coastal Carolina Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KEWN |
| IATA | EWN |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°4'23" W 77°2'34" 35.07300, -77.04290 |
| Location | New Bern, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,452 ft (1967 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 4,001 ft (1220 m) | 150 ft | ASPH-G | No |
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport at a glance
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport is a medium airport in New Bern, North Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as EWN. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KEWN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 6,452 ft (1967 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KEWN shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ | KNKT | 24 km (13 NM) |
| MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field | KNCA | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Albert J Ellis Airport | KOAJ | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field | KISO | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Pitt-Greenville Airport | KPGV | 70 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Coastal Carolina Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Coastal Carolina Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Coastal Carolina Regional Airport is KEWN, and its IATA code is EWN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Coastal Carolina Regional Airport above sea level?
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Coastal Carolina Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.0730, -77.0429 — in New Bern, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/, about 24 km away.
Does KEWN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KEWN appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport?
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,452 ft (1967 m) with a ASP surface.