MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field (KNCA)
Medium airport · Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNCA |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°42'30" W 77°26'23" 34.70840, -77.43970 |
| Location | Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,789 ft (1460 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 05/23 | 5,125 ft (1562 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field at a glance
MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field is a medium airport in Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNCA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 5,125 ft (1562 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNCA 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 MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albert J Ellis Airport | KOAJ | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Coastal Carolina Regional Airport | KEWN | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ | KNKT | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Wilmington International Airport | KILM | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field | KISO | 71 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field 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 MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field
What is the ICAO code of MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field?
The ICAO identifier of MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field is KNCA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field above sea level?
MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field located?
The airport lies at 34.7084, -77.4397 — in Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Albert J Ellis Airport, about 21 km away.
Does KNCA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNCA 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 MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field?
MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,125 ft (1562 m) with a ASP surface.