Airports / North Carolina / KNCA
MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field.
Jacksonville, North Carolina · 26 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
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93 ratings
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Operators based
26
Elevation ft
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Field standing
#8 / 37
North Carolina airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 93 Google ratings , ranked against 37 rated NC fields.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field, listed as KNCA, is a mid-sized airport in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Field elevation is 26 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list KNCA as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ, 11 nm), Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN, 29 nm), and Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ (KNKT, 30 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,125-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from KNCA are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as New River MCAS. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KNCA to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KNCA
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
NCA
Elevation
26 ft
Coordinates
34.7084° N · 77.4397° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs NC fields
state range 10–3,179 ft
At 26 ft, KNCA sits lower than 79% of the 58 North Carolina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,125 ft
- 05/235,125 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 01/194,789 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,125 ft
KNCA's 5,125 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 11nmOAJAlbert J Ellis AirportRichlands
- 29nmEWNCoastal Carolina Regional AirportNew Bern
- 30nmKNKTCherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/Cherry Point
- 35nmILMWilmington International AirportWilmington
- 38nmISOKinston Regional Jetport At Stallings FieldKinston
- 46nmGSBSeymour Johnson Air Force BaseGoldsboro
Location
Open the full mapKNCA · MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field · Jacksonville, NC
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KNCA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 254 nm | 59m |
| New York (TEB) | 402 nm | 1h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 460 nm | 1h 28m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 501 nm | 1h 34m |
| Boston (BED) | 548 nm | 1h 40m |
| Miami (MIA) | 555 nm | 1h 41m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 657 nm | 1h 56m |
| Houston (HOU) | 954 nm | 2h 37m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KNCA?
- MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field's longest paved runway is 5,125 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KNCA?
- MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,125 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KNCA?
- The closest alternate is Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ), about 11 nm away, followed by Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KNCA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 59m (254 nm), New York about 1h 20m (402 nm), Nashville about 1h 28m (460 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.