Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field: Codes, Runways & Location
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (ICAO: KNBC) is a medium-sized airport serving Beaufort, United States. It lies at 32.4774° N, 80.7232° W, 37 ft (11 m) above sea level.
Overview of Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Beaufort in United States. It is identified by the ICAO code KNBC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3719 m (12202 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 37 ft (11 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT) about 11 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,719 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field
Where is Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field located?
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field is located in Beaufort, United States. Its coordinates are 32.4774° N, 80.7232° W.
What is the airport code for Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field?
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field has an ICAO code of KNBC.
How long is the runway at Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field?
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field's longest runway is about 3719 m (12202 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field have?
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field a major airport?
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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