Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/

Cherry Point, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport

ICAO

KNKT

IATA

Elevation

29 ft

Region

US-NC

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KNKT

Local Code: NKT

Location: 34.900902° N, -76.880699° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: Cherry Point MCAS

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field (KNKT) is a United States Marine Corps airfield and does not operate as a commercial passenger airport. Therefore, traditional traveler reviews and experiences for commercial flights are not available. The information below is derived from official base resources, aviation information sites, and general sentiment expressed by military personnel concerning the base and surrounding area.

Overall sentiment among military personnel regarding the surrounding town of Havelock appears to be largely negative, with many describing it as "uninteresting and depressing". However, the air station itself is recognized as a vital and well-equipped military facility.

What Travelers (Military Personnel/Pilots) Love:

24/7 Customs, Agriculture, and Immigration (CBP) services are available with a minimum of 24 hours prior notice for military aircraft and approved military charters arriving from overseas.
Highly capable airfield: It is considered one of the best all-weather jet bases in the world with a massive four-point runway system, historically capable of serving as an alternate emergency landing site for NASA's space shuttle program.
Extensive airspace and air traffic control: MCAS Cherry Point provides 24/7 air traffic control for over 9,000 square miles of airspace, supporting a large volume of military, civil, and commercial air traffic.
Important training hub: The base is critical for Marine Corps aviation training, with expanded restricted airspace to facilitate realistic training exercises for jet aircraft pilots.

Common Complaints

Lack of local amenities and entertainment: The town of Havelock is often cited as having limited activities and entertainment options, with military personnel frequently needing to travel to New Bern or Jacksonville for events and social outings.
Noise pollution: The presence of extensive jet training, including the newer F-35s, can result in significant aircraft noise in the vicinity of the base.
Limited transient maintenance services: Transient alert services offer limited maintenance and note that lavatory services are not available for transient aircraft.
Strict arrival procedures for international flights: Pilots must obtain prior permission to land from CBP at least one business day in advance, with a strict +/- 30-minute arrival time tolerance.

MCAS Cherry Point / Cunningham Field (KNKT) functions exclusively as a military airfield, serving a critical role for Marine Corps aviation with robust operational capabilities and 24/7 customs support for military and authorized charter flights. Those looking for commercial travel services would need to utilize nearby civilian airports such as Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) or Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ).

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Destination	IATA	City	Aircraft Type	Airline	Details	Route Map
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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`05L/23R`	7553 ft	200 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`05R/23L`	8188 ft	196 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`14L/32R`	8984 ft	200 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`14R/32L`	8399 ft	200 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	APP/DEP	`29.96 MHz`
A/D	APP/DEP	`119.35 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`24.487 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`125.95 MHz`
GND	GND	`128.625 MHz`
OPS	BASE OPS	`126.2 MHz`
PMSV	PMSV METRO	`34.35 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`121.3 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`NKT`	Cherry Point	TACAN	`112800 kHz`

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