Pilots Ridge Airport

Common Complaints

• Limited Facilities and Amenities: The airport is unattended and offers no fuel, airframe, or powerplant services. There are no FBOs or traditional terminal buildings with amenities.
• Non-Standard Runway Lighting: The runway edge lights are non-standard (LIRL).
• Obstructions: There are 30 ft trees located 350 ft from the runway, 75 ft right of the centerline, and 50 ft trees 400 ft from the runway, potentially affecting approaches. A line of 25 ft trees is also south of the runway, 100 ft from the centerline.
• Soft Sand Overrun: Both ends of the runway have a 250 ft overrun of soft sand.
• No Instrument Procedures: There are no published instrument procedures available at 03NC, making it a VFR (Visual Flight Rules) use only airport.
• No Commercial Services: The airport has no commercial flights, rental cars, hotels, or restaurants on-site.
• Lack of Public Reviews: There are virtually no public traveler or pilot reviews available, with only one overall rating and no detailed reviews found.

Pilots Ridge Airport (03NC) serves as a basic, private general aviation strip in good condition for VFR operations, but pilots should be aware of the complete lack of services, non-standard lighting, and minor obstructions. Permission is required prior to landing.