Pope Field (KPOB)
Medium airport · Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Pope Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPOB |
| IATA | POB |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°10'15" W 79°0'52" 35.17090, -79.01450 |
| Location | Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 049/229 | 3,000 ft (914 m) | 60 ft | ASPH | No |
| 05/23 | 7,501 ft (2286 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Pope Field at a glance
Pope Field is a medium airport in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as POB. The field elevation of 217 ft (66 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPOB 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 7,501 ft (2286 m) of pem 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 KPOB 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 Pope Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simmons Army Air Field | KFBG | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field | KFAY | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Lumberton Regional Airport | KLBT | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Johnston Regional Airport | KJNX | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | KRDU | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pope Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 217 ft field elevation of Pope 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 Pope Field
What is the ICAO code of Pope Field?
The ICAO identifier of Pope Field is KPOB, and its IATA code is POB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pope Field above sea level?
Pope Field sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pope Field located?
The airport lies at 35.1709, -79.0145 — in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Simmons Army Air Field, about 8 km away.
Does KPOB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPOB 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 Pope Field?
Pope Field has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,501 ft (2286 m) with a PEM surface.