Ponca City Regional Airport (KPNC)
Medium airport · Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ponca City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPNC |
| IATA | PNC |
| Elevation | 1,008 ft (307 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°43'55" W 97°5'59" 36.73200, -97.09980 |
| Location | Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,201 ft (2195 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
Ponca City Regional Airport at a glance
Ponca City Regional Airport is a medium airport in Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States, known to airline systems as PNC. The field elevation of 1,008 ft (307 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPNC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 7,201 ft (2195 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KPNC 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 Ponca City Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Regional Airport | KSWO | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Vance Air Force Base | KEND | 85 km (46 NM) |
| McConnell Air Force Base | KIAB | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport | KICT | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Tulsa International Airport | KTUL | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ponca City Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,008 ft field elevation of Ponca City 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 Ponca City Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ponca City Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ponca City Regional Airport is KPNC, and its IATA code is PNC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ponca City Regional Airport above sea level?
Ponca City Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,008 feet (307 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ponca City Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.7320, -97.0998 — in Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stillwater Regional Airport, about 63 km away.
Does KPNC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPNC 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 Ponca City Regional Airport?
Ponca City Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,201 ft (2195 m) with a CON surface.