KNCA
Marine Corps Air Station New River
Jacksonville, North Carolina,,
Description
Marine Corps Air Station New River is a United States Marine Corps helicopter and tilt-rotor base located 3 km south of the central business district of Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Climatology
Humid “subtropical” climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa) - characterized by hot, humid summers and cool winters. Significant amounts of precipitation occur in all seasons in most areas. Winter rainfall (and sometimes snowfall) is associated with large storms that the westerlies steer from west to east. Most summer rainfall occurs during thunderstorms and occasional tropical storms (hurricanes).
Runways
Designator | Length | Width | Surface | Rops |
---|---|---|---|---|
1/19 | 1460 | 46 | ASP | Yes/Yes |
5/23 | 1559 | 46 | ASP | Yes/Yes |