Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ (KNKT)
Medium airport · Cherry Point, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNKT |
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°54'3" W 76°52'51" 34.90090, -76.88070 |
| Location | Cherry Point, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 8,489 ft (2587 m) | 196 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 8,189 ft (2496 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14L/32R | 8,978 ft (2736 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 8,397 ft (2559 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ at a glance
Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ is a medium airport in Cherry Point, North Carolina, United States. The field elevation of 29 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNKT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 4 runways, the longest — 14L/32R — offers 8,978 ft (2736 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14L points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNKT 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 Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina Regional Airport | KEWN | 24 km (13 NM) |
| MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field | KNCA | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Albert J Ellis Airport | KOAJ | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field | KISO | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Pitt-Greenville Airport | KPGV | 94 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 29 ft field elevation of Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham 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 Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/
What is the ICAO code of Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/?
The ICAO identifier of Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ is KNKT, 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 Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ above sea level?
Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ sits at an elevation of 29 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ located?
The airport lies at 34.9009, -76.8807 — in Cherry Point, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, about 24 km away.
Does KNKT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNKT 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 Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/?
Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ has 4 runways. The longest, 14L/32R, measures 8,978 ft (2736 m) with a ASP surface.