Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field serves Beaufort, US.
Beaufort MCAS (Merritt Field) (KNBC) is a private-use military airport owned by the U.S. Navy and managed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort,. It is located approximately 3 miles northwest of Beaufort, South Carolina. The airport was activated in October 1943 and is currently operational,.
Notable features include:
- Runways: KNBC has two runways. Runway 05/23 measures 12,202 x 200 feet with high-intensity edge lighting, and Runway 14/32 measures 8,001 x 200 feet, also with high-intensity edge lighting,. Both runways have Precision Instrument markings in good condition and 4-light PAPI visual glide slope indicators.
- Control Tower: The airport has an operational control tower (ATCT-RATCF).
- Services: Fuel (Jet A) is available via J5 Trans Alert, with hot pit services by PPR. Arresting gear (E-28) is available on all runways in a raised position, except on the landing runway,.
- Operational Hours: The control tower operates Monday-Thursday 1200-0400Z++, Friday 1200-2400Z++, and Sunday 2000-2200Z++, closed Saturday and holidays, with other times by NOTAM.
- Construction: There is an active construction notice for the airport.
*Sources researched: nfdc.faa.gov, skyvector.com, airnav.com, beaufort.marines.mil*
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Where is Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field located?
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field is located in Beaufort, US, at an elevation of 37 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is KNBC.